Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a Law university professor allegedly killed his father following an altercation here in the city.

The accused has been identified as Anirudha Choudhury, working as a professor at a private Law university in Bhubaneswar. He allegedly stabbed his father Sunil Choudhury, a retired NALCO official, at his residence late on Tuesday night.

The incident took place at an apartment in Rangamatia under Mancheswar police limits. The brutal murder incident created a shockwave among residents in the locality.

According to reports, the father-son duo indulged in a heated argument over some issues last night. Following the altercation, Anirudha lost his cool and attacked his old father on his chest with a knife. The victim succumbed to injuries on the spot.

On receiving information, the Mancheswar police rushed to the crime site today morning and sent the body to the Capital Hospital for post-mortem.

The accused Anirudha Choudhury has been detained for interrogation.