A safety guard in northwestern Bengaluru allegedly murdered his teenage nephew by slitting his throat after a spat over gaming habit.
G R Nagaprasad, 50, allegedly killed his youthful sister’s son, Amogh Keerthi, 14, at Vinayak Nagar on August 4, following a heated argument the earlier night time. The police mentioned Amogh was demanding cash from his uncle to spend on the favored on-line sport, Free Fireplace.
Based on the police, when Nagaprasad refused to supply cash, {the teenager} had a heated argument with him earlier than ultimately going to sleep. At roughly 5.50 am on August 4, whereas Amogh slept, Nagaprasad allegedly gagged him, tied his fingers and ft, after which slit his throat with a kitchen knife.
After washing the homicide weapon and packing his belongings, Nagaprasad initially deliberate to die by suicide however deserted the concept. He then travelled to Majestic, aspiring to flee the state, however lacked funds. After wandering for 3 days, he surrendered at Soladevanahalli police station on August 7, mentioned a police officer.
Amogh had been dwelling together with his uncle for 11 months after his mom, Shilpa, separated from her husband and despatched the boy to Nagaprasad’s house, hoping he would reform his behaviour. The court docket has remanded Nagaprasad in judicial custody.