A scuffle over Rs.70 in TN leads to the death of 15 month-old-boy!

A 15 month-old-boy was killed in a scuffle between his father and friend over a petty issue in Tamil Nadu. Thottiyam Police have registered a case and have made one arrest in connection with the case.

Trichy:A 15 month-old-boy was killed in a freak incident while his father and friend fought over a petty issue in Kallupatti village, here.

The incident happened when the boy's father and a friend fought over alleged theft of Rs 70 on Monday.

Nithiswaran, the deceased, was being carried by his father Rangar, when the fight broke out.

According to reports, an argument broke out between Rangar and his friend Senthil over a petty issue, when the latter was accused of stealing Rs 70 from another friend Anand.

An enraged Senthil attacked Rangar with a wooden club. In the melee, the child suffered injuries, and fainted, the police said.

The child was rushed to a government hospital in Musiri and was referred to the Trichy Government Hospital, where the child succumbed to his injuries.

Thottiyam Police have registered a case and have arrested Senthil in this connection.