Lucknow, February 6: A 62-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her son in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar on Wednesday, February 4 following a domestic dispute over a delay in serving food. The accused, who has a documented history of mental health issues, had reportedly returned to the village just days prior after undergoing treatment at a psychiatric facility.

The victim, identified as Rukmini Devi, was in the kitchen preparing a meal when her son, Kishan, became violent. In a fit of rage triggered by the wait for his dinner, Pandey reportedly struck his mother on the head with a heavy object, killing her on the spot. UP Cannibalism Horror: Man Kills Mother and Wife, Eats Their Flesh in Kushinagar.

Family members and neighbours revealed that Pandey had been struggling with severe mental instability for several years. He was recently admitted to a mental hospital for specialised care and was discharged earlier this week. While his family hoped for a recovery, witnesses noted that he had remained irritable and prone to sudden outbursts since his return.

Local residents who heard the commotion rushed to the house and managed to restrain Kishan before he could flee or cause further harm. They subsequently handed him over to the responding police team. Bijnor Shocker: Woman Kills Son for Raping Her in Uttar Pradesh, Arrested After She Confesses to Murder.

The police have taken the accused into custody and registered a case of murder based on a formal complaint filed by the victim's husband. The body of the deceased has been sent for a post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause of death.

"The accused appears to be mentally unstable, and we are reviewing his medical records from the psychiatric facility," a senior police official stated. "A thorough investigation is underway to determine if there were other aggravating factors or if this was a spontaneous act of violence linked to his condition."

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