Kendujhar: In a shocking incident, a youth was stabbed to death by his father in Kendujhar district following a domestic dispute on Saturday.

According to reports, the youth has been identified as Chandan Naik, alias Pappu Naik. His father, Debu Naik, allegedly attacked him with a knife at their home at Gumura village under Jhumpura police station limits. 

Debu was involved in an argument with his wife when Pappu intervened and objected to his father's behaviour. Enraged by this, Debu allegedly attacked his son with a knife, leaving him critically injured. Following the incident, Debu fled the spot.

Pappu's wife and brother rushed him to the Champua hospital in an autorickshaw. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

On being informed, police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. 

Police sources said efforts are underway to trace the accused father who is on the run.

Further details are awaited.