Shocking! 22-year-old son of UP lawmaker killed by his own mother; police says she confessed her crime

In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old son of Ramesh Yadav, UP legislative council chairman was killed by his own mother on Saturday night. The police said that the accused mother, Meera Yadav has confessed to her crime of killing her own son Abhijeet Yadav. Accused mother has been sent to 14 day judicial custody by Court

She said the deceased came home drunk on Saturday night and was arguing with her, after which she committed the crime. Police have arrested her. Further investigation is underway,” SP (east) S Mishra said on Monday.

The police investigating the mysterious death of the younger son of Ramesh Yadav has earlier, detained the mother and Abhishek, the elder brother of Abhijeet Yadav who was found dead at his residence in Hazratganj on Sunday.

The 22-year-old Abhijeet's body was found at his Darul Shafa residence by his family who later informed the police. The police suspected the family over their contradictory statements. Initially, they claimed that Abhijeet died of ill-health but post-mortem confirmed “asphyxia caused by strangulation”.

“Based on the post-mortem report, we have started the process to lodge an FIR of murder regarding the incident,” senior superintendent of police Kalanidhi Naithani was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying.

According to police, Meera and Abhishek were at home when Abhijeet died. Initially, Meera told the police that Abhijeet got home around 11 PM on Saturday and complained of chest pain.

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