A 17-year-old boy and his mother were arrested for allegedly murdering an elderly woman on Thursday. K. Chinnathai (88), a resident of Maduraiyankadu near Attaiyampatti, was found murdered on Monday. The Attaiyampatti police registered a case and investigated. Police investigation revealed that a 17-year-old boy residing in the same locality was allegedly involved in the murder and his mother took him to Karaikal to protect him from the police. A special team went to Karaikal and on Wednesday evening, they nabbed the boy and his mother. Later the two was produced before the court, and the woman was remanded to women’s prison and the boy sent to the observation home.
Published – January 30, 2025 07:57 pm IST