Pandi: The preliminary investigation suggests that Vellarikaya native Balakrishna Naik died due to a strong kick to his chest. Andhur police had on Tuesday arrested his son Narendra Prasad in connection with the murder. He confessed to have committed the murder. 

Balakrishna and his son were engaged in a verbal dispute in an inebriated state on Monday night. Another argument broke out between them early morning the next day. As the arguments intensified, Narendra Prasad kicked his father on his chest. 

Balakrishna’s internal organs were damaged and there was blood clot following the physical assault, which led to his death. 

Balakrishna’s wife Sarojini was present during that time. The body was taken for expert examination to Government Medical College in Kannur. It was later handed over to his kin and cremated. The accused has been remanded by the court.