What happened to Dhanalakshmi?

Dhanalakshmi, a 65-year-old woman, was allegedly murdered by her eldest son Chellappan when she tried to intervene in a fight between her two sons.

Where did the incident take place?

The incident took place in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.

What was the cause of the dispute between Dhanalakshmi's sons?

The brothers had a dispute over property and the electricity supply to their homes, which led to frequent altercations between them.

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Elderly Mother Killed by Son in Violent Family Dispute

26 Oct

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Summary

65-year-old woman murdered by eldest son
Dispute between two brothers over property and electricity
Mother tried to intervene but was fatally attacked

Elderly Mother Killed by Son in Violent Family Dispute

On Saturday night, a 65-year-old woman named Dhanalakshmi was allegedly murdered by her eldest son, Chellappan, in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. Dhanalakshmi lived on Murugan Koil Street and had two sons, Chellappan (50) and Duraisamy (45).

Several years ago, the brothers had built a house together, but a dispute over the property later arose between them. Duraisamy lived in a small house with a cement sheet roof, while Dhanalakshmi lived nearby in a thatched hut. Both brothers also raised goats.

The electricity supply for Dhanalakshmi's and Duraisamy's homes was reportedly drawn from Chellappan's house. Chellappan would often cut the power supply, leading to frequent altercations between the brothers.