Thane: The Badlapur Police arrested a man for allegedly killing his father over a shop rent issue between them in Badlapur on Wednesday. The accused has been identified as Ganesh Karale, (34) a resident of Belvli village in Badlapur. The deceased is identified as Annata Karale (63).

According to the police, the incident took place at the Belvli Pawar complex in Badlapur on Wednesday. According to the police, the deceased Annata and his wife have been living separately for the last seven years. Annata has two shops and their rent was received to Ganesh. For the last few days, a meeting was held over rent issues. On Wednesday, Annata visited the shop where he demanded rent from the tenants.

Following this, the tenant asked Ganesh about it. Following this, Ganesh became furious, went to the house, took a knife from the kitchen, and stabbed him five to six times. Ananata was taken to hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.

A case was registered against him on the charge of murder. The accused was arrested. Shailesh Kale, ACP from the Badlapur division, said, "We arrested the accused and will be produced him in court on Thursday. Further investigation into the matter is ongoing."