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Bengaluru man allegedly pours petrol on son during dispute over bike; both burn injured
A 19-year-old Mallikarjun and his 45-year-old father Anand Doddamani sustained burns after a dispute over taking a bike. The father allegedly poured petrol on his son, igniting flames that spread; both were admitted to hospitals. A complaint was filed and police registered a case, with further investigation ongoing.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights concerns about family conflict and violence linked to alcohol, and raises questions about how authorities handle alleged attempts to murder in domestic settings.
Timeline
4 Events
Complaint filed; police register case
May 3, 2026
Eeramma filed a complaint with Kumaraswamy Layout police; based on the complaint, police registered a case of attempt to murder and other charges.
Immediate aftermath and hospitalisation
May 1, 2026
The fire spread quickly; Mallikarjun sustained about 40% burn injuries and was rushed to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. Anand sustained about 18% burns and was taken to a hospital as well. Neighbours helped douse the flames.
Incident and dispute over bike access
May 1, 2026
During an altercation over Mallikarjun taking his father’s bike, Anand, who was intoxicated, poured petrol on Mallikarjun after an argument. Neighbours were nearby as the flames caught, and Mallikarjun reportedly resisted, with Anand allegedly shouting threats such as 'I will burn you, just watch'.
Earlier development: petrol drained from bike and stored at home
April 30, 2026
A few days before the May 1 incident, Anand drained petrol from the bike and stored it in a bottle at home, as described in the incident account.