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Bengaluru News: Bengaluru police have arrested a 40-year-old carpenter named Ravi Kumar for the alleged murder of his 14-year-old son, Tejas. The incident occurred at their home in Kashinagar, KS Layout, where Kumar is accused of fatally assaulting Tejas after the boy refused to attend school and study.

Tejas, who is survived by his elder brother and parents, reportedly faced his father's wrath when he asked for repairs to a mobile phone he shared with his sibling, which was mainly used for gaming. According to police reports, Kumar reacted violently, beating Tejas with a wooden log he used for his carpentry work and then slamming the boy’s head against a wall.

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According to a Times Of India report, Kumar initially attempted to conceal the circumstances of his son’s death. He hurried to carry out the last rites and told neighbours that Tejas had passed away from a sudden illness. However, Tejas's mother, Shashikala, grew suspicious and sought help from neighbours to alert the police.

When the authorities arrived, Shashikala explained the situation and subsequently filed a complaint against her husband. This led to Kumar's arrest.

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Shashikala stated in her complaint that Kumar became increasingly frustrated with Tejas’s academic performance and lack of attendance at school. After the violent incident, Tejas fell unconscious. Shashikala took him to a nearby hospital, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after.

In separate news, A 44-year-old woman, Jayamma, was murdered by her son Umesh in Bengaluru after she refused to share property sale money. Umesh, an autorickshaw driver, reportedly punched and strangled her during an argument. His nephew Suresh allegedly assisted in the crime. Jayamma's elder son, a KSRTC driver, was not involved. Originally from Tamil Nadu, Jayamma had sold a property recently, leading to disputes. The murder occurred around 8 pm at her residence, stemming from escalating tensions over the money.