Nagpur: In a shocking incident a 28-Year-old drunkard man murdered his mother as she refused to give him money for liquor. The incident sent shockwave in Vandevi Nagar area under the jurisdiction of Yashodhara Nagar Police Station, on Sunday.
The accused Govind Santram Katekar (28), who murdered of his mother Vimalabai Santram Katekar (60), both residents of Vandevi Nagar, then surrendered before Yashodhara Nagar Police Station.
Govind was addicted to alcohol and used to do petty works. His father passed away while his elder brother lives in Kalamna with his wife and a son. He was unable to get a job for the past few days. As a result, he used to ask his mother for money to enjoy liquor. However, Vimlabai was not paying heed to his demands.
Her refusal resulted in a regular quarrel between the mother-son duo. Over the issue, Govind used to thrash Vimalabai, police said.
On Sunday morning, Govind again asked Vimalabai for money. When she refused, he got angered and attacked her with a sickle. Govind slit Vimalabai’s throat with the sickle and fled.
The incident came to light when Govind surrendered before the police.
