Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A dispute between a father, mother, and son after they drank toddy together on Diwali day resulted in the father's death, according to Galagedara Police.

The event occurred in the Suduwella area of Delthota, Gampola Division. The individual who died was a 63-year-old labourer.

The incident took place on the night of October 19. The father, mother, and son all consumed toddy together that night. While intoxicated, the deceased father allegedly attempted to assault the mother.

The son intervened to protect his mother, and a confrontation occurred between the father and son, police state. During the fight, the suspect reportedly struck his father with a pole inside the house.

Following the assault, the father went t...