Woman stoned to death by son near Tiruchendur
A 62-year-old woman was killed by her son, who reportedly suffers from a mental health condition, in Tiruchendur. The suspect has been taken into police custody and admitted to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the critical need for better mental health support systems and the tragic consequences of untreated conditions.
A 62-year old woman was allegedly stoned to death by her son with mental health condition at Kumarapuram near Tiruchendur on Friday.
Police said the deceased was identified as Renuka, 62. She had two sons. Her younger son Thangalabalan, 27, allegedly attacked her with a grinding stone, after his father left home in the morning. He reportedly sent a photograph of his mother to his elder brother, who is working in another city.
Police said Thangabalan had reportedly been undergoing treatment for a mental health condition for the past two years at a psychiatry clinic in Thoothukudi.
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