Maharashtra: Minor raped by father, man kills son with an axe

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 50-year-old father at their home in neighbouring Buldhana district, police said on Saturday.

The accused Mukinda Ingle allegedly raped the teenager last night and threatened her with dire consequences if she disclosed the matter, they said.

In another incident, one Laxman Dode allegedly axed his son Shantaram (32) to death when the latter was asleep at their house in Talkhed village, police said.

Police said the deceased's wife told them that Shantaram used to quarrel with his father who is a habitual drinker.

The accused is on the run, police said.