Man kills mother over property dispute in North East Delhi

The police claimed that on May 17, Amit Gautam attacked his mother Shukla Devi at her house in the presence of his younger brother Ajit Gautam. The younger brother tried to intervene but his brother pushed him away. The accused rained blows on his mother and accused her of picking up quarrels with his wife. He then fled the spot.

Ajit rushed his mother to the hospital. The hospital authorities informed the police about the incident, following which Ajit's statement was recorded and his brother was arrested. Ajit told the police that Amit was upset with his mother over the sale of a property in Khajuri Khas. The property was supposed to be sold but because of some issues, it was not getting sold. Amit was subsequently arrested. On Monday, the elderly woman succumbed to her injuries, the police said.