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Crime
Grandson Arrested for Killing 85-Year-Old Grandfather with Stick in Belia, Jaithari, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM
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Police in Jaithari, Madhya Pradesh, have arrested 22‑year‑old Ravi Shankar Panika for fatally beating his 85‑year‑old grandfather, Gorlal Panika, with a stick while intoxicated.
Jaithari town in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district saw a gruesome family homicide on Tuesday when 85‑year‑old Gorlal Panika was beaten to death with a wooden stick. According to local police, the assailant was his 22‑year‑old grandson, Ravi Shankar Panika, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the attack.
The victim sustained multiple blunt‑force injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. After the fatality, the suspect fled and reportedly hid at a friend’s residence before being located by investigators.
Police officials said they apprehended Ravi Shankar at the friend’s house early Wednesday morning. He has been taken into custody and will face charges of murder and assault. The case is being investigated under the state’s criminal procedure code, and further details will be disclosed as the investigation proceeds.
Authorities have urged the community to cooperate with the investigation and have reminded the public about the dangers of alcohol‑related violence. The incident has sparked concern in the rural locality, where such violent crimes are rare.
The victim sustained multiple blunt‑force injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. After the fatality, the suspect fled and reportedly hid at a friend’s residence before being located by investigators.
Police officials said they apprehended Ravi Shankar at the friend’s house early Wednesday morning. He has been taken into custody and will face charges of murder and assault. The case is being investigated under the state’s criminal procedure code, and further details will be disclosed as the investigation proceeds.
Authorities have urged the community to cooperate with the investigation and have reminded the public about the dangers of alcohol‑related violence. The incident has sparked concern in the rural locality, where such violent crimes are rare.