A 78-year-old woman in southern India died after her son allegedly ripped gold earrings from her ears when she refused to give him money to buy alcohol. The incident occurred in Pathiri village, near Vandavasi in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu.
Attack and arrest
Police said the woman was living alone after her husband's death several years ago. Her 47-year-old son, a truck driver, allegedly went to her home on July 28 under the influence of alcohol and demanded money. When she refused, he allegedly assaulted her and forcibly tore a pair of four-gram gold stud earrings from her ears before fleeing.
The woman suffered serious injuries to her earlobes and lost a significant amount of blood. Neighbours took her to the Government General Hospital in Vandavasi, where she received treatment. However, her condition worsened and she died on July 31.
Charges filed
The woman's daughter later reported the incident to Vandavasi (North) Police. Police arrested the 47-year-old on Saturday morning and charged him with murder.
