Daughter Detained Over Alleged Murder of Elderly Mother

Police in the Keshabpur Upazila of Jessore have detained a woman on suspicion of murdering her elderly mother during a domestic visit. The incident, which has caused significant distress in the local community, occurred in the Sahapara area of Keshabpur municipality during the late hours of Monday, 27 April.

Incident Overview and Discovery

The victim has been identified as Gouri Rani Adhikari, aged 75, the widow of the late Kalipada Adhikari and a resident of the Sahapara neighbourhood. According to local sources, her daughter, Dipti Adhikari, aged 50, had arrived at the parental home several days prior to the incident for a visit.

The matter came to light on Tuesday morning when Dipti’s brother-in-law, Pabitra Adhikari, arrived at the residence to escort her back to her own home. Upon entering the first floor of the property, he discovered the lifeless body of Gouri Rani Adhikari. He subsequently located Dipti Adhikari in the bathroom in an undressed state and a disoriented condition.

Forensic Details and Alleged Weapon

Initial observations suggest that the assault took place late Monday night. It is alleged that Dipti Adhikari struck her mother repeatedly using the wooden handle of a traditional vegetable cutter (known locally as a Boti). Forensic evidence found at the scene indicated that the victim sustained severe blunt-force trauma to her forehead and the back of her head.

The resulting haemorrhaging from these injuries is believed to have caused Gouri Rani Adhikari’s death at the scene. Investigators recovered the broken wooden handle of the implement adjacent to the deceased.

Police Action and Mental Health Status

Following the discovery, the Keshabpur Police were notified and arrived promptly to secure the scene. Inspector (Investigation) Shahidul Islam of Keshabpur Police Station confirmed that the body has been recovered and sent for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.

The primary suspect, Dipti Adhikari, was taken into custody without resistance. Preliminary police assessments and statements from family members suggest that the accused suffers from significant mental health issues. Authorities have indicated that she is “mentally unstable,” a factor that will be central to the ongoing legal proceedings.

Summary of Key Information

Legal Context

The police are currently in the process of filing a formal case regarding the homicide. While the suspect is in custody, the investigation remains active to determine if there were any secondary motives or contributing factors beyond the reported mental instability. Under Bangladeshi law, mental health evaluations are typically mandated in such cases to determine the suspect’s fitness to stand trial. The body of the deceased will be handed over to the family for final rites following the completion of the required medical jurisprudence.