CHENNAI: A 24-year-old man was arrested near Vandalur for allegedly murdering his father while under the influence of alcohol.

Perumal (51), a roadside vendor selling ready-made garments, was a resident of Vandalur. On Thursday, his wife had gone to stay at their daughter's house in Maduravoyal. Police said Perumal's son Ajith Kumar returned home around 11 pm.

The youth was drunk, which led to an argument between them after Perumal scolded him for not working and for his alcohol addiction. In a fit of anger, Ajith strangled him to death using a piece of cloth, said the police.

After the incident, Ajith called his mother and told her that his father had suddenly fainted and was not responding. He also called for an ambulance. However, when medical staff arrived, they found Perumal dead and noticed signs of strangulation. They immediately informed the Vandalur Otteri police.

A team from the station who rushed to the spot found that Ajith was under the influence of alcohol. When they questioned him, he allegedly confessed to killing his father. The police arrested Ajith and took him to the station for a detailed investigation. Meanwhile, Perumal's body was sent for post-mortem examination to the Tambaram GH. Further investigations are on.