ALAPPUZHA: A man allegedly strangled his mother to death for not giving money to buy liquor. The deceased Rema Mohan (65) of Puthanthara in Kurathiyadu was allegedly killed by his son Midhun. The accused was arrested by the police.

Midhun was drinking at home with his father Mohan. Meanwhile, he asked his mother to give him money to buy liquor. After she refused to give money, the outraged son strangled her to death. The accused told the police that his father was also involved in the incident. Based on this, Mohanan was also taken into custody by the police.

Rema used to live in a rented house with another son. She returned home a few days ago.