Father kills 6-year-old son

14-Apr-2026

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A man in Maharashtra allegedly murdered his six-year-old son, Siddharth Mallikarjun Aarekari, due to suspicions about the child's paternity. 

The boy's body was found near the Krishna River after nearly 20 days. The father, Mallikarjun, premeditated the crime, deceiving his wife by claiming he was taking their son for school. 

The father's doubts, fueled by remarks on the child's resemblance, led to marital discord and ultimately the killing. He was arrested following police investigations and confession.