India, Aug. 20 -- A 23-year-old man allegedly attacked and killed his stepfather after he attempted to assault his mother while drunk in Bengaluru's Shivapura area, police said.

The accused, identified as Uday Kumar, allegedly struck his stepfather, Sridhar, three times with a motorcycle shock absorber.

He has been arrested in connection with the death.

Stepfather allegedly attacked mother

According to police, Sridhar had married Uday's mother, Deena, around 22 years ago after she separated from her first husband.

Sridhar, who worked as a journalist, allegedly had a drinking habit and frequently created a ruckus at home after consuming alcohol.

Police said he had also allegedly assaulted Deena during such quarrels.

Uday intervened ...