Karbi Anglong, April 24: A woman was allegedly killed by her daughter in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district on the night of April 23, in an incident that has shocked residents of the area.
According to reports, the incident took place at Lalung Gaon in the Deramukh area, where the accused, identified as Puja Malang, is alleged to have attacked her mother, Anumai Malang, with a sharp weapon while she was asleep. The victim was killed during the assault.
Sources further stated that the accused also attacked her father, Premendra Malang, and her sister using the same weapon. Their condition has not been officially confirmed.
Following the incident, the accused reportedly fled the house and hid in a bamboo grove behind the residence. Police teams reached the spot during the night and launched a search operation but were unable to locate her immediately.
In the early hours of April 24, police traced the accused to the bamboo grove and took her into custody. During the operation, officers also recovered key evidence linked to the case.
Authorities seized several items from the scene, including a machete-like weapon, a pair of scissors and other materials believed to be connected to the crime. A detailed investigation is underway to establish the motive and reconstruct the sequence of events.
