Punjab: Mother stabs 6-year-old in chest with dagger

Chandigarh: A mother allegedly killed her 6-year-old son stabbing him with a dagger on his chest while giving him a bath in Punjab’s Bathinda district.

The incident occurred on Sunday when the accused reportedly hacked her son to death by stabbing him in the chest and abdomen while giving him a bath at home in Bhai Mati Dass Nagar, said Bathinda Station House Officer (Civil Lines) Rashpal Singh, PTI reported.

The Police is yet to ascertain the reason behind the crime and the matter was taken up for investigation according to the SHO.

The deceased victim suffered injuries on chest and abdomen and reportedly died on the spot.

The Police has filed case under relevant sections of IPC against the accused.