Bengaluru: In a fit of anger, the mother dragged her 9-year-old daughter to the roof and threw her over the edge. When the child survived the fall, the mother dragged her back up three storeys and pushed her off the terrace once again. This time, the girl died.
The murder took place on Sunday afternoon in a south Bengaluru neighbourhood.
Swati Sarkar, who has been arrested for killing her daughter, Ashika, reportedly told the police that the child was mentally challenged and that after killing her, she had planned to commit suicide.
Ms Sarkar, 30, was married to a techie but they separated at the beginning of this year.
The murder took place on Sunday afternoon in a south Bengaluru neighbourhood.
Swati Sarkar, who has been arrested for killing her daughter, Ashika, reportedly told the police that the child was mentally challenged and that after killing her, she had planned to commit suicide.
Ms Sarkar, 30, was married to a techie but they separated at the beginning of this year.
Advertisement
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
"Thousand Times Better...": Delhi Lt Governor's Surprise For AAP's Atishi "World War 3 Has Begun": Ukraine Ex-Military Commander Amid Russia Conflict "Violation Of Sovereignty, Abuse Of Power": Kanwal Sibal On US Report On Adani Group Trump Hush Money Criminal Case Sentencing Delayed Indefinitely Ukraine Returns Residents Of Russian Border Region In Rare Deal With Moscow Fast-Forming Alien Planet Puzzles Astronomers. Defies Current Understanding Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.