Shovel Attack on Mother Sparks Shock in Dumka Village

Residents of Dumka's Jaruvadih hamlet were left stunned after a mother was brutally killed with a spade by her son on the night of Diwali.

Police reports indicate the 45‑year‑old woman was confronting her son, who was heavily intoxicated, about his repeated requests for money to buy alcohol. When she turned down his demand and tried to calm him down, he reacted violently.

The son lifted a garden shovel from the courtyard and struck his mother multiple times, leading to critical injuries. The victim was taken to a local hospital by concerned neighbours, but medical personnel could not save her.

Following the emergency call, police recovered the body, sent it for a post‑mortem, and arrested the perpetrator. The case is now being examined by investigators, with the suspect reportedly showing remorse during questioning.