BAHRAICH, July 23 -- A 28-year-old man allegedly hacked his mother to death with an axe at their home in Phulera village under the Visheshwarganj police station limits of Bahraich district on Thursday morning, police said.

The attack may have been preceded by an argument between the mother and son, although the exact motive is still under investigation, police said, adding that the accused was arrested within hours after the victim's husband lodged a written complaint.

The deceased was identified as Kanya Devi, 55, wife of Bhagwan Deen Verma, a resident of Phulera village. According to police, the incident occurred around 7.30 am.

According to villagers and the preliminary police investigation, Kanya Devi had just prepared tea and step...