Guwahati: A woman was allegedly murdered by her own son in Bongaigaon’s Bidyapur on Tuesday night.
The incident was, however, reported on Wednesday morning.
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As per reports, the incident took place amidst a thunderstorm on the night of Tuesday.
The accused has been identified as 32-years-old Manjit Barman.
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As per locals, Manjit is known to be an alcoholic and is often termed as mentally unstable.
On Tuesday night, he reached home in a drunk state and had an argument with his mother Thaneswari Barman, 55, which led to him stabbing her with a machete.
His mother was critically injured in the attack and before any medical attention could arrive, she died on the spot.
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The locals knowing the incident nabbed Manjit from escaping and informed the police.
The police took custody of the accused on Wednesday.