Archive · 22 May 2025
88-Year-Old Woman Dies After Alleged Assault in Kerala
An 88-year-old woman named Karthyayani has died after her grandson, Riju, allegedly assaulted her.
The incident happened at their home in Kerala.
Riju reportedly kicked her and slammed her head against a wall after they argued.
A home nurse witnessed the incident.
Doctors initially suspected abuse when the family said she fell.
Riju is now in custody, and murder charges are pending.
An 88-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault.
The incident occurred at her home in Kandankani, Payyanur.
Her grandson, Riju, is in custody and faces murder charges.
The assault followed an argument over Riju's refusal to live with her.
Doctors initially suspected physical abuse after relatives claimed a fall.
- Who
- Karthyayani and her grandson, Riju
- What
- Karthyayani died from injuries after an alleged assault.
- When
- Thursday morning, May 22, 2025
- Where
- Kandankani, Payyanur, Kerala
- Why
- Argument over living arrangements.
- Victim
- Karthyayani, 88 years old
- Location
- Kandankani, Payyanur, Kerala
- Cause of Death
- Injuries from alleged assault
- Suspect
- Riju, grandson
- Hospital
- Kannur Government Medical College Hospital
Sources
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