ARAU – An elderly woman was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter at a house in Tambun Tulang early yesterday.
Arau district police chief Ahmad Mohsin Md Rodi said in a statement last night that they received a call from Tuanku Fauziah Hospital (HTF) in Kangar at 5.30am reporting the death of the 74-year-old woman.
Mohsin said the hospital received the unconscious victim, who was confirmed dead at 4.30am.
He said an examination of the body revealed bruises on both eyes, forehead, and right ear and a slight wound on the left toe, adding it was then sent to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar, Kedah, for further examination.
The body was also found to have bruises on the top of the head, tongue, and broken ribs, he said.
He said the victim’s 34-year-old daughter admitted to hitting her mother with her hands on the face and head at 9am the previous day following an argument that started when she became too stressed having to care for the victim, who was partially paralysed due to a stroke.
Police believe that the daughter’s 34-year-old husband was also involved in the incident, he said.
“Both suspects did not admit to killing the deceased, and the real motive of the incident is still under investigation,” he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
“Police will request a remand order for the two suspects at the Kangar magistrates’ court today,” he added. – Bernama, June 2, 2023
