Metro India News | Hyderabad 

A 14-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by his father in Choutuppal town in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana on Sunday.

The incident occurred on Saturday night when the boy, a ninth-grade student, returned home after attending a school function. His father questioned him for coming home late, they said. The man then allegedly hit his son on the chest, Choutuppal police said, citing a preliminary investigation. Though the boy was rushed to a hospital, he died on the way, police added.

The accused was reportedly in an intoxicated state at the time of the incident, police said. Based on a complaint lodged by the boy's mother, a murder case was registered against the accused, who is currently absconding. Further investigation is underway.