The Adimaly police in Idukki have arrested a Pazhampillichal resident in connection with a case relating to an acid attack on his 60-year-old father on Sunday night.
According to the police, the accused, identified as Vineeth (32), poured the acid following a quarrel with his father, Chandrasenan. The accused has confessed to the crime.
Chandrasenan, who sustained burns on his face and throat, is undergoing treatment at the Adimaly taluk hospital. Hospital sources said his condition was not serious.
