Bhubaneswar, May 26: In a heart-wrenching and shocking incident, an elderly woman was allegedly beaten to death by her own son in Para village under Jarpada police limits of Odisha’s Angul district. The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community.

The deceased woman has been identified as Shantilata Penthai. According to initial reports, the incident took place late at night when her younger son, Rathi Penthai, allegedly attacked her fatally. The reasons behind the violent act remain unclear at this stage.

The accused has been detained by the Jarpada police and is currently being held at the local police station. Law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into the matter and are examining all possible angles to determine the motive behind the brutal killing.

Police officials stated that they are awaiting the post-mortem report and will also be questioning other family members and villagers to gather more details. The shocking nature of the crime has sparked outrage and sadness among residents, who are struggling to come to terms with the gruesome event.

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