THRISSUR: A man set his 82-year-old mother on fire at Mullasseri in Thrissur. Valliyammu, wife of late Ayyappa Kutty of Vazhapally was set on fire by her son following a family dispute. Her son Unnikrishnan (60) has been arrested by the Pavaratty police.

The incident happened Wednesday morning at 8 am. When Valliyammu came out of her house after having tea this morning, he poured paint thinner all over her body and set her ablaze. Hearing the cries of Unnikrishnan’s wife, the locals rushed to her rescue.

Valliyammu, who sustained 70% burns has been admitted at the medical college hospital. The locals said that he used to harass his mother always.