THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A mentally challenged brother stabbed his sister to death. KSEB Retired Officer G Vijayamma (68) was fatally stabbed in Flat 9, Parottukonam. Vijayamma's brother, Suresh (54) was arrested by the police at his residence in the lane west of Kumarapuram Medical College during the incident which occurred at 4 pm yesterday. Suresh and his bedridden mother Savitri reside in their family home where Vijayamma provided daily care.

Vijayamma intervened regularly to attend to her bedridden mother which Suresh strongly disapproved of. This issue had led to numerous conflicts in the past. Yesterday, when Vijayamma and Suresh returned home a heated argument ensued and Suresh in a fit of anger stabbed Vijayamma with a pair of cloth-cutting scissors. She sustained deep wounds including one to the head. The local residents alerted by Vijayamma's cries rushed to the scene causing Suresh to retreat. They promptly notified the police station.

SHO Harilal from the Medical College Police Station arrived at the location and rushed Vijayamma to the Medical College Hospital. Unfortunately, her life could not be saved as she had suffered six deep wounds on her body. The accused Suresh was promptly taken into custody. It is a common occurrence for Suresh to exhibit violent behaviour and he has previously been admitted to the Peroorkada mental hospital with police assistance. Conflicts between Suresh and Vijayamma upon his return home were also not uncommon. Following a post-mortem examination at the Medical College Hospital, Vijayamma's body will be handed over to her relatives today.