Son beats mother to death [September 16 2011]

Following a tip off, the Mulleriya police arrested a son who is alleged to have killed his 87 year old mentally retarded mother by beating her with his hand and legs following a heated argument.

The incident took place at her residence near Pinthaliya road, Udumulla in the Mulleriyawa area. The suspect thereafter is said to have buried her body in the same compound.

According to Mulleriyawa police the son is also suspected to be afflicted with a mental disorder. The Colombo Magistrate at Court No 4 who has commenced an inquiry in to the homicide is expected to issue a exhumation order. The Mulleriya police is investigating the homicide.

(JJ)