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Father dies after alleged assault by son during argument over alcohol addiction in Kerala’s Kozhikode
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Father dies after alleged assault by son during argument over alcohol addiction in Kerala’s Kozhikode

A 64-year-old man named Sasidharan died after allegedly being assaulted by his son, Abhiram, during an argument over the latter's alcohol addiction in Kozhikode, Kerala. The incident occurred on Monday, and Abhiram, who is 29 years old, was arrested by the Kozhikode Medical College police. According to the police, the argument escalated into a physical altercation where Abhiram struck his father with a wooden object, leading to severe injuries. The police have initiated an investigation and suspect that the accused was under the influence of a synthetic drug at the time of the attack.

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Father dies after alleged assault by son during argument over alcohol addiction in Kerala’s Kozhikode

A 64-year-old man named Sasidharan died after allegedly being assaulted by his son, Abhiram, during an argument over the latter's alcohol addiction in Kozhikode, Kerala. The incident occurred on Monday, and Abhiram, who is 29 years old, was arrested by the Kozhikode Medical College police. According to the police, the argument escalated into a physical altercation where Abhiram struck his father with a wooden object, leading to severe injuries. The police have initiated an investigation and suspect that the accused was under the influence of a synthetic drug at the time of the attack.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal incident involving family violence and does not present any political opinions, framing, or commentary. It provides factual information about the event, the individuals involved, and the police response without showing bias toward any political side.

Why factuality (85): The article provides a clear account of the incident based on police statements, including the victim's identity, the suspect's arrest, and the nature of the attack. It reports the cause of death indirectly but aligns with common reporting standards. The mention of the suspect possibly being under t

Why objectivity (80): The article maintains a neutral tone, presenting facts from the police perspective without overt bias. However, the phrase 'alleged assault' and the implication that the son may have acted under the influence of drugs introduces some level of editorial interpretation, though not strongly slanted.

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