A police supply detailing the homicide to Deccan Chronicle stated, “The deceased is Hanumanthu, 37, a resident of Gopanpally Thanda in Serilingampally and native of Wanaparthy district. He lately mortgaged his land to boost ₹ 6 lakh and stored the cash at residence, intending to assist kin as promised. Nonetheless, his son, Ravinder, who was already hooked on on-line betting, took `3 lakh from the stash with out informing him.”

When Hanumanthu found the cash lacking final week, Ravinder confessed that he had given it to a good friend. Enraged, Hanumanthu repeatedly scolded him over the next days. On Tuesday, Ravinder lured his father to an remoted plot about 5 km from their residence, beneath the pretext that his good friend was able to return the cash. He stated it was a common hangout spot and promised a shock present — a gold ring.

Pretending to play Shut Your Eyes, Ravinder requested his father to shut his eyes. Utilizing the second, he pulled out a knife he had hidden earlier and stabbed Hanumanthu within the neck. Bleeding closely, Hanumanthu eliminated the material from his eyes and tried to chase his son, however collapsed practically 200 metres away.

Ravinder then known as his uncle, Kethavath Ramesh, and claimed that his father had stabbed himself and died. The household believed him, took the physique to Wanaparthy for funeral preparations and started the final rites. Nonetheless, Ramesh grew suspicious of inconsistencies in Ravinder’s story and questioned him in the course of the journey. Ravinder ultimately broke down and confessed to the homicide.

They instantly returned to Hyderabad and reached the Gachibowli police station by early Wednesday. In the meantime, Ravinder absconded. Police groups traced him to his residence, the place he was attempting to gather money to flee. He was arrested on the spot. Inspector Habibullah Khan confirmed {that a} case of homicide has been registered and additional investigation is underway.