Brief
Son arrested for killing mother in Bareilly murder case, police say
Uttar Pradesh police say the victim’s son confessed to the 2024 killing and attempted to implicate relatives over a ration‑shop dispute.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Uttar Pradesh police say Mahendra Singh, the son of Ram Beti, was arrested on September 30 for killing his mother and trying to frame five relatives, according to Gulf News.
What happened
Ram Beti was found dead on August 6, 2024 in Kuddha village, Bareilly district, after being struck on the head while sleeping outdoors. Initial investigations named five relatives, later adding another person, but no evidence linked them to the crime.
What the reports add
Police say post‑mortem findings, witness statements and the timeline of the victim’s last meal pointed to Mahendra as the only person present at the time of death. They also allege he used different phone numbers to notify authorities and that a long‑standing dispute over a ration shop motivated the framing attempt.
What was said
Police statements reported that Mahendra admitted during questioning to killing his mother to implicate his rivals, though the allegations have not yet been proven in court.
How it came about
The Special Investigation Team, led by Inspector Sanjay Dheer, re‑examined the case after two years, clearing the originally accused relatives and focusing on Mahendra’s involvement.
Key facts
- Ram Beti was killed on August 6, 2024 in Bareilly district. (gulfnews.com)
- Mahendra Singh was arrested on September 30, 2026. (gulfnews.com)
- He was produced before a court and jailed on October 1, 2026. (gulfnews.com)
- Police say he confessed to killing his mother to frame five relatives. (gulfnews.com)
- The motive is alleged to be a dispute over a ration shop. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Five relatives blamed for woman's murder. Police say her son actually killed her”
