Akola, June 6 -- A 26-year-old man allegedly killed his mother following a dispute over the sale of their house in Maharashtra's Akola district, police said today.
The incident took place in Vijora village under Barshitakli tehsil, sending shockwaves across the area.
According to preliminary information, the accused, identified as Sagar Shantaram Pandey, was addicted to alcohol and had frequent arguments with his mother, Ranjana Pandey, over his alleged demand to sell the house to arrange money for drinking.
However, his mother was reportedly opposed to the move.
Police said a heated argument broke out between the mother and the son on Tuesday over the same issue.
In a fit of rage, Sagar allegedly assaulted his mother and later strangl...