Father kills son in Ranchi

A former Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable shot dead his 29-year-old son here on Monday, police said.

Rakesh Rawat had a verbal spat with his son before allegedly shooting him him with a rifle. The neighbours found the body.

"We have arrested Rawat and seized the rifle," said police officer Sapan Mehta.

The neighbours said the son had joined Rawat a few days back. The former trooper had been living alone for a long time.

--IANS

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