Karnataka Woman Arrested in Mother’s Killing After Astrologer’s ‘Black Magic’ Claim
Police say she acted on an astrologer’s allegation linking her mother to her father’s earlier death.
Overview
- Suchitra, 33, allegedly smothered her 55-year-old mother, Pushpavathi, with a pillow at her mother’s home in Tumakuru district, Karnataka.
- Villagers raised suspicions during rushed funeral preparations, prompting police to intervene before the rites.
- During initial questioning, the accused reportedly confessed, and Kyatsandra Police registered a murder case.
- Investigators have taken Suchitra into custody and are questioning her husband to determine any prior knowledge or involvement.
- Reports cite an astrologer’s ‘black magic’ claim as the suspected motive following the father’s death about 18 months ago, with one local account noting police are also exploring a possible financial dispute.