Lucknow horror: Father's NEET dream for son ends in chop-and-drum murder — what we know

In a tragic incident in Lucknow, 50-year-old Manvendra Singh was allegedly murdered by his son, Akshat Singh, in what has been described as a shocking case of familial violence. The gruesome details came to light during a police investigation into a missing person complaint. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Vikrant Vir reported that the investigation revealed the father-son duo had been embroiled in a conflict over the son's aspirations to pursue a career in medicine, specifically aiming for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This tragic event underscores the immense pressure that parents and children often face regarding educational expectations in India, raising questions about mental health and family dynamics. As the police continue their investigation, the community is left in disbelief over this heinous act, reflecting broader societal issues around familial relationships and academic pressures.