The incident occurred in Berhampur village in Vasai West on Sunday night. Police have detained the two minor boys in connection with the killing and further investigation is underway, an official said
A case of murder has been registered against the two boys. Representational Pic
A 65-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her 15-year-old nephew and his friend after she scolded him over his television addiction in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, police said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in Berhampur village in Vasai West on Sunday night. Police have detained the two minor boys in connection with the killing and further investigation is underway, an official said, reported PTI.
The 65-year-old victim was found dead in her bungalow, where she lived alone, on Monday morning, Deputy Commissioner of Police Purnima Chowgule-Shringi said.
She said investigations revealed that the woman had reprimanded her nephew, a school dropout, over his career path and addiction to television. Angered by the scolding, the teenager allegedly called his friend to the house.
"The accused caught his aunt unawares and allegedly attacked her from behind with a wooden log and a bamboo stick. The woman died instantly due to the force of the assault," the official said, reported PTI.
Minor boys attempted to hide body, escaped scene
The boys allegedly attempted to hide the body under a bed but were unsuccessful and subsequently fled the scene, she said.
The DCP said the murder came to light when the victim's daughter, unable to reach her by phone, sent her brother to check on her. He discovered the body lying on the floor.
During the probe, police questioned the nephew, who allegedly confessed to the killing, she said, reported PTI.
According to police, the minor had stolen from his aunt three months ago, following which she had deposited all her jewellery in a bank locker.
A case of murder has been registered against the two boys, who have been sent to a remand home, the DCP added.
Social media feud turns deadly in Beed; 23-year-old killed, two grievously injured
A 23-year-old man was killed and two others were seriously injured in a knife attack allegedly triggered by a dispute over social media posts in Maharashtra’s Beed district, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place on Monday night at Ruinalkol village in Ashti tehsil. Two suspects, including a minor, have been detained in connection with the case, officials said, reported PTI.
Deepak Nalkol died in the attack, while Balu Khodke and Shashikant Lambade are battling for their lives at a private hospital in Ahilyanagar district, according to officials.
“When a palanquin procession of Lord Mahadev was underway on Monday night on the occasion of Mahashivratri, accused Nilesh Gujar (25) and a minor confronted the victims in front of a school. The confrontation stemmed from a long-standing grudge over provocative stories and status updates posted by them against each other on Instagram and WhatsApp,” an official said, reported PTI.
During the heated argument, Gujar allegedly stabbed Nalkol in the back with a sharp knife. At the same time, the minor attacked Khodke and Lambade. Nalkol succumbed to his injuries while being taken to the hospital, while the other two remain in critical condition, the official added.
Following a complaint lodged by the deceased’s brother, Ashti police registered a case of murder and attempt to murder.
The two accused have been taken into custody, Inspector Sharad Bhutekar of Ashti police station said.
(With PTI inputs)
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