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Crime
Son murders mother in Motihari over denied mobile money, slipper evidence key
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 03:39 PM
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A son in Motihari, Bihar, killed his mother after she refused to give him money for a mobile phone. Police solved the case using a slipper found at the scene as crucial evidence.
Police in Motihari, Bihar, arrested a young man after a homicide investigation revealed that he had strangled his mother when she declined to hand over money for a mobile phone. The victim's refusal reportedly triggered a violent confrontation that ended in her death.
Investigators traced the crime to the victim's residence where they recovered a slipper that bore traces linking the accused to the scene. Forensic analysis of the footwear helped establish the suspect's presence and was instrumental in securing his confession.
The accused, who has been taken into custody, is currently being interrogated by local authorities. The case underscores rising domestic tensions linked to financial disputes within families.
The Motihari police have filed a murder charge against the son and are continuing their inquiry to determine any additional motives or accomplices. The investigation remains ongoing as the court prepares for the next hearing.
Investigators traced the crime to the victim's residence where they recovered a slipper that bore traces linking the accused to the scene. Forensic analysis of the footwear helped establish the suspect's presence and was instrumental in securing his confession.
The accused, who has been taken into custody, is currently being interrogated by local authorities. The case underscores rising domestic tensions linked to financial disputes within families.
The Motihari police have filed a murder charge against the son and are continuing their inquiry to determine any additional motives or accomplices. The investigation remains ongoing as the court prepares for the next hearing.