KOLLAM: A mother was killed by her son and daughter-in-law in Kollam with an eye on her assets. The police have arrested son Rajesh and his wife Shanthini for the alleged murder of Devaki, 75, a native of Narammoodu in Chavara's Thekkumbhagam. Devaki was found dead inside the house earlier this month. Her son Rajesh and daughter-in-law Shanthini were trying to make the mother's death a natural one. However, the post-mortem conducted at Parippally Medical College revealed that Devakiamma had been strangled to death. A scientific investigation by the police has revealed that the son had committed the murder with the help of his wife to get ownership of the house and backyard.

The gruesome crime surfaced after Rajesh and Shantini were interrogated on the basis of this information. Rajesh constantly argued with his mother. Rajesh confessed to the police that he had killed his mother with the help of his wife to acquire the house and land in her name. The court remanded both the accused.