Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Delhi Son Kills Mother Over Money for Alcohol
A 60‑year‑old woman named Chinta Devi was killed by her son, Amod Pandit, in a house in south Delhi.
He hit her with fists, feet, and a spade after she said no to giving him money for alcohol.
He locked the door so no one could help.
Police found her badly hurt and took her to Safdarjung Hospital, where she died.
Amod fled but was later caught and arrested for murder.
A 60‑year‑old woman, Chinta Devi, was beaten to death by her son, Amod Pandit, in Maidangarhi, south Delhi, after she refused to give him money for alcohol.
The son allegedly struck her with fists, feet, and a spade, and locked the house to prevent rescue.
The incident was reported to Maidangarhi police, who found the victim critically injured and later declared her dead at Safdarjung Hospital.
Amod Pandit was arrested after fleeing the scene; a murder case was registered under relevant sections.
Family members said the mother often begged for money, which the son used to fund his drinking.
- Who
- Amod Pandit, son of Chinta Devi
- What
- Murder by beating with a spade after refusing money for alcohol
- When
- Tuesday night, reported Wednesday
- Where
- Maidangarhi, south Delhi
- Why
- Refusal to give money for liquor
- Victim
- Chinta Devi
- Age
- 60
- Perpetrator
- Amod Pandit
- Weapon
- Spade
- Location
- Maidangarhi, South Delhi
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday night
- Arrested
- Yes
- Hospital
- Safdarjung Hospital