16-year-old boy kills mother over 'family issues': Police

India Oct 23, 2025

In Kurukshetra's Ladwa area, a 16-year-old boy allegedly killed his mother, Mukesh Rani (45), by attacking her with an ax at their home in Dudha village.
She was living apart from her husband after their divorce.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, she died from severe head injuries.
The teenager fled immediately and hasn't been found yet.

Police investigating possible reasons behind murder

Police are investigating possible reasons behind the murder, including family disputes or mental distress.
The family's older son lives abroad, and village residents are shaken by the tragedy.
Officers have registered a murder case and are actively searching for the minor as they try to piece together what happened.