Guwahati: A shocking incident was reported from East Jyotinagar in Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, where a Class 9 student allegedly attacked his mother with a sharp weapon before dying by suicide.
The incident took place at Halodhi Mill in the East Jyotinagar area. The student, identified as Arunav Kalita, allegedly attacked his mother, Chandrani Kalita, on Friday, causing serious injuries to her neck.
She was rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where she was admitted in a critical condition.
According to reports, CCTV footage captured the mother and son returning home from school at around 2:15 pm. The footage also reportedly shows Arunav leaving the house after the incident.
The student was studying in Class 9 at Gurukul School in Geetanagar. Reports suggest that he had also written about the incident in his school group.
The incident has left the family and local residents shocked. Relatives described Arunav as a bright student. However, they alleged that there had been pressure on him regarding his studies. Some family members have also raised concerns about possible tensions between the mother and son, though the circumstances behind the attack remain unclear.
The family reportedly had a history of disputes over property. They had allegedly been involved in repeated disagreements over land and property matters. The disputes had reportedly led to police cases at Chandmari Police Station and proceedings in court.
Police have seized the mobile phones of the mother and son and started an investigation to establish the circumstances leading to the incident.
The exact sequence of events and the possible motive behind the attack are yet to be established.
