A 21-year young youth in Rajkot, Gujarat, was arrested for allegedly strangling his mother and then posting a photo of the incident on social media. The crime took place on University Road.
The victim, 48-year-old Jyotben Gosaiku, had been mentally ill for some time. Due to her condition, daily arguments occurred at home. On the day of the incident, her son first tried to attack her with a knife. When that failed, he strangled her.
After the murder, he posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, “Sorry mom, I killed you. I miss you. Om Shanti.” He then called the police and confessed.
The police quickly arrived at the scene and arrested him. They have registered a case of murder and are questioning him. Jyotben Gosaiku’s body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. The investigation is ongoing, and the incident has caused tension in the local area.