Chennai, December 19: In a shocking incident, a 53-year-old man hacked his mother to death with a sickle in Chennai on Tuesday. The accused also attacked his sister who is undergoing treatment at a hospital. The 77-year-old victim, Muthammal was a native of Kayarampakkam village near Guduvanchery. On Tuesday, Muthammal and her daughter Vijayalakshmi were on their way to visit her another daughter. Delhi Man Murders Mother-in-Law After Wife Serves Him Cold Pakodas!

According to reports, they boarded a bus at the Tambaram bus stand and suddenly the accused, Devraj entered the bus and started attacking them with a sickle. He attacked mother multiple times. After committing the crime the accused fled from the spot. Devraj is an elder son of Muthammal. The 53-year-old man killed his mother as she had decided not to give a share of her property to him. Mumbai Auto Driver Kills Drunk Elder Brother With Cement Block For Fighting With Mother.

According to a report published in The News Minute, Devaraj had also filed a case in the Chengalpattu district civil court against his mother and sister seeking a share in the property. Meanwhile, the matter came up for hearing on Tuesday when Muthamma and Vijayalakshmi were present. The 77-year-old victim died on the spot, while her daughter was severely injured in the attack. Police have arrested the accused from the bus terminus and conducting further investigation in the case.

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