Sanal attacked his father, who was sleeping, on his head and face.

Sanal attacked his father, who was sleeping, on his head and face.

Sanal attacked his father, who was sleeping, on his head and face.

Kozhikode: A man who was undergoing treatment after a brutal assault by his son succumbed to his injuries here on Wednesday. Karimbadam native Valayannur Gireesh (49) died at the Kozhikode Medical College hospital. Nallalam police registered a case against his son Sanal (22). 

The incident happened around the afternoon of March 5 at Gireesh's house in Valayannur. Sanal reached Gireesh's home following an argument between the two. He attacked his father, who was sleeping, on his head and face. He suffered a blood clot inside his head and injuries on his face. 

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There had been ongoing issues between Gireesh and his son. Gireesh and his wife were separated a couple of years back, and Sanal was living with his mother. 

His mortal remains have been shifted to the mortuary at the medical college hospital. He is survived by a daughter, besides the accused son Sanal.