A drunken youth beat his father to death over a family feud in Bargarh district.
The accused, identified as Dilip Bhoi (26), of Bijarabhata village under the Jagdalpur police limits was arrested by the police on Wednesday.
According to reports, Dilip in an inebriated state beat his father Asharam Bhoi to death with a stick on Tuesday night at home.
Receiving information, Jagdalpur police station IIC Lalita Lakra rushed to the spot and recovered the dead body. The police detained Dilip for interrogation about the incident.
The family dispute was presumed to be reason behind killing, the IIC said.