, April 30 -- An elderly woman was hacked to death allegedly by her grandson for refusal to transfer land to him in Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh on Wednesday night.

The deceased was identified as Ayesha Khatun, 70, of Jatia village under Bhaitkandi union of the upazila.

Police arrested the accused - Jasim Uddin, son of late Mohidul Islam - over the incident.

According to police and locals, Ayesha had been living alone after being separated from her husband many years ago. Her only son died shortly after Jasim's birth, and Jasim's mother married another person. However, she also passed away.

Ayesha raised Jasim from childhood.

Growing as an adult, Jasim got married and built a house a short distance away, where he lived with his wife...