Man arrested for killing mother-in-law

New Delhi, June 18 

A man was arrested for allegedly killing his 60-year-old mother-in-law after hitting her with an iron rod following a heated argument in Rohini on Tuesday, the police said. 

The incident took place when the deceased woman, Ramkali, a domestic help, was going to work. Her son-in-law Rajesh (44) confronted her about his wife that led to the argument, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) SD Mishra said. Rajesh then hit the woman with the iron rod that was lying on the ground, following which she sustained a head injury, he said. Meanwhile, the passersby caught hold of Rajesh and thrashed him until he fell unconscious. One of them informed the police about the incident. The woman was rushed to a hospital, where she was declared brought dead, the DCP said. The police have seized the murder weapon. — PTI