Police have arrested 57-year-old Santa Bahadur Tamang from Ghanpokhara Probi of Marsyangdi Rural Municipality, in Lamjung district, on suspicion of murdering his son.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Nishant Srivastav stated that the incident occurred on Friday evening, between 5 and 6 p.m., after Santa and his son, Som Bahadur Tamang, had been drinking together and got into a heated altercation.

“Santa allegedly attacked his son Som with a sickle, striking him in the neck,” said DSP Srivastav.

Som was critically injured and rushed to Lamjung Hospital for initial treatment. He was later referred to Bharatpur Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at around 3:15 am on Saturday.

Santa is currently in custody at the District Police Office, where further investigation is underway, DSP Srivastav added.