Man arrested for stabbing son in Srinagar, says police

Srinagar: A man from Srinagar was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to murder his son. The man had an argument with the son and stabbed him, police said.

The accused has been identified as Mehmood Ahmad wani, son of Nazir Wani, a resident of Sonwar, Srinagar.

The victim was soon rushed to hospital where he is said to be stable, police said. A case under registration number FIR no 121/ 2023 u/s 307 of Indian Penal Code was registered in Ram Munshi Bagh police station. Police have also recovered the weapon of offence.

“One Mehmood Ahmad wani S/o Nazir wani R/o Sonwar Srinagar arrested for attempting to murder his son. He had an argument which led to stabbing. Victim is in hospital & stable. FIR no 121/ 2023 u/s 307 of IPC registered in Ram Munshi Bagh PS. Weapon of offence also recovered,” Srinagar police tweeted.