Stepson arrested for killing mother in Punjab

A stepson has been arrested for killing his widowed mother with an axe and injuring another woman in the jurisdiction of Kallar Syedan police station.

The incident occurred in the Servoba Choudhrian area. The body of the deceased, identified as Chand Bibi, and the injured woman, Raqeeban Bibi, were shifted to the hospital.

Police and forensic teams reached the scene and initiated an investigation.

The suspect, Muhammad Raza, who had fled after the attack, was later arrested.

According to police, the 45-year-old suspect is unmarried and has a history of mental illness. He was reportedly involved in frequent domestic disputes.

The deceased woman was over 75 years old.