The police said that a 42-year-old man allegedly assaulted a BEST bus driver in Bandra in the early hours of Wednesday after a minor road accident involving his car, reported news agency PTI.

The incident occurred when the bus driver began driving toward Bandra Station after a traffic signal turned green. A car, speeding from St Andrews Road, suddenly swerved in front of the bus. The front of the bus collided with the car, causing minor damage, reported PTI.

When the driver stepped out to inspect the damage, the motorist and a woman accompanying him exited the vehicle, hurled abuses, and physically assaulted him.

An FIR was registered against the car driver, SV Peter, for the assault, reported PTI.

The bus driver then contacted the police emergency helpline. A patrolling team arrived at the scene and detained the motorist, who was later released after being served a notice, the official added. 

Man kills father after fight over money for exam fees; arrested

In another case, a man allegedly killed his 70-year-old father after a dispute over not being given money to pay the fees for a competitive exam in Maharashtra`s Latur district, police said, reported PTI.

The incident occurred in Hinpallner village on Tuesday, following which the accused was arrested, they said, reported PTI.

The victim`s family used to survive by selling vegetables and working as daily wage labourers.

The 24-year-old accused, identified as Ajay Panchal, had completed his education up to class 12. He was preparing for police recruitment exams and had been repeatedly asking his father for money to pay the fees for it, according to an official from Chakur police station, reported PTI.

On Monday night, heavy rains soaked the household`s firewood used as fuel and rendered it unusable. The wife of the victim, Devidas Kashiram Panchal, then purchased a gas cylinder to meet immediate needs, reported PTI.

When Ajay learned about the purchase, he confronted his parents, arguing they had money for the gas cylinder, but not for his exam fees.

His mother tried to pacify him and told him she would arrange the money by morning, but Ajay demanded it immediately, the official said.

Frustrated and unable to get the money, the accused argued with his father early Tuesday morning, reported PTI.

In a fit of rage, he then allegedly struck his father on the head with a wooden stick. The elderly man died on the spot, the official said.

Upon hearing the commotion, neighbours rushed to the scene.

Based on a complaint filed by the victim`s wife, the police registered a case of murder against Ajay and arrested him, the official said.

(With inputs from PTI)

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