The accused is on the run, police said. (Representational)
A 60-year-old man was killed allegedly by his son in Seohara village here following a argument over his son's drinking habits, police said Tuesday.
Yashpal had an altercation with his son, Rahul (37), on Monday after he tried to stop him from consuming alcohol, said police, adding that as the argument got heated, the son hit him with a spade.
Yashpal was killed on the spot, officials said.
The accused fled from the scene after the incident and the matter is being investigated, they added.