A 42-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her 17-year-old son during an argument at their apartment in Lucknow’s Naka area on Thursday morning, police said. The teenager remained at the scene after the incident and was taken into custody.
The incident took place at a flat in Vision Apartment near Rajendra Nagar crossing at around 9am. Police identified the deceased as Geeta Bhagchandani, wife of Rakesh Bhagchandani.
Teenager was living separately from family
According to Naka station house officer Vivek Chaudhary, the teenager had been living separately from his family in another flat following disagreements related to his gender identity.
Police said the teenager had returned to meet his family on Thursday, when an argument reportedly broke out. During the confrontation, he allegedly struck his mother on the head with a tool.
Chaudhary said the teenager had reportedly been receiving around ₹500 per month for his expenses while living separately.
Teenager remained at the scene
Police said the teenager did not attempt to flee after the alleged attack and remained inside the apartment until officers arrived. He was subsequently taken into custody for questioning.
The family, described by police as financially well-off and involved in business, had been residing in the apartment complex.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s separate living arrangement and the events that preceded the confrontation.
Forensic team examines apartment
Police and forensic teams inspected the apartment and collected evidence. The suspected weapon was also taken up for examination.
The woman’s body was sent for post-mortem examination after the completion of inquest proceedings.
Police said the teenager was being questioned and that further investigation would establish the sequence of events and circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
