A man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly murdering his father to prevent an axe attack on his mother in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said.

The 21-year-old accused also allegedly burnt the body and the murder weapon following the incident, reported news agency PTI. The crime occurred in Varnol village within the limits of Wada Police Station in Palghar district on Tuesday, an official said, adding that the accused, identified as Akshay Hadal, was taken into custody in the early hours of the day based on a complaint lodged by villagers.