A young Kota man who attacked his father with an ax while he was listening to a song on his mobile phone escaped and police launched a manhunt.
In today’s digital world, smartphones have become essential, especially for the younger generation. These small devices now have a huge impact on daily life and can even lead to domestic disputes, as tragically demonstrated in a recent incident in Kota, Rajasthan. What started as a gift from a father to his son ended in violence, highlighting the dark side of our growing dependence on technology.
Smartphone gift turns deadly
In a small village near Kota, 55-year-old Mangilal bought his 21-year-old son Rakesh a new smartphone, hoping to provide him with a useful tool for both communication and entertainment. Unfortunately, this well-intentioned gift led to a deadly conflict. According to local reports, Mangilar used his mobile phone for personal entertainment, especially listening to music while working in the fields. This action set off a tragic chain of events.
Mangilal reportedly took his mobile phone to the fields to listen to songs while he worked. But when he left his phone at the scene, his son Rakesh became furious. When Mangilar asked his father where his phone was, he explained that he had accidentally forgotten it. This explanation only further angered Rakesh, who suspected that his father had sold the phone. In a fit of uncontrollable anger, Rakesh picked up an ax and hit his father on the head, seriously injuring him.
Immediate damage and escape
After the brutal attack, Rakesh fled the scene, leaving his father with serious injuries. Mangilal was found by his son-in-law and taken to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment. Despite prompt action to save Mangilal’s life, his condition remains critical.
Meanwhile, local authorities have filed a case against Rakesh and launched an active search. Police are conducting thorough searches of possible hideouts and have sent teams to track down the young man whose violent outbursts have shocked the entire village.
patterns of domestic violence
This horrific incident is not an isolated case in Kota. The film depicts a similar tragic incident in which a son attacks his mother with an ax due to a family dispute. The woman fought for her life in hospital for 41 days and ultimately succumbed to her injuries, sparking an alarming increase in violent arguments within the family.
The role of technology in family conflict
In modern society, the influence of digital devices such as smartphones has become a double-edged sword. While they provide convenience and entertainment, they also introduce new tensions and dependencies that can strain family relationships. In many cases, disagreements over the use and management of these devices led to arguments, which sometimes escalated to violence, as in the case of Mangilal and Rakesh.
The incident has prompted mental health professionals and social workers in the region to call for greater awareness of the impact technology has on interpersonal relationships. Psychologists say the easy access to smartphones, especially among young people, creates a sense of entitlement and impatience when things don’t go as expected. In some cases, what was meant to be a tool for connection has turned into a source of conflict and isolation.
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