In a shocking incident from Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district, a 25-year-old man turned into a monster after his father scolded him for drinking. Prabhath Kerketta, alias Leda, allegedly hacked his father Paras Kerketta to death with an axe and dumped the body in a water tank. What makes this crime even more chilling is that after the murder, the son casually bought biryani from a nearby shop, ate it, and went to sleep.
The tragedy unfolded late Monday night when Prabhath, heavily intoxicated, stumbled to his father’s house. Paras, 50, who lived alone, was furious at his son’s state and began reprimanding him. The argument quickly escalated. Enraged by the scolding, Prabhath grabbed an axe and struck his father repeatedly on the head, leading to his instant death.
Instead of seeking help or panicking, Prabhath dragged the body to the water tank on the premises and hid it there. He then walked to a local eatery, ordered biryani, devoured it without a care, and returned home to sleep soundly. Neighbors grew suspicious the next morning when Paras failed to emerge from his house as usual. They alerted the police, who discovered the gruesome scene.
Prabhath was arrested shortly after. During interrogation, he claimed it was an ‘accident,’ but evidence points to a premeditated rage-fueled attack. Police revealed that frequent quarrels over Prabhath’s drinking habit had plagued the father-son duo for years. The body was recovered from the tank, showing severe head injuries from the sharp weapon.
This horrifying case underscores the devastating impact of alcohol abuse on families. Authorities are continuing their investigation, with Prabhath remanded in custody. The community remains stunned by the brutality of a son against his own father over such a trivial matter.