Woman stabbed by brother over domestic dispute in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: An elderly woman suffered serious injuries after she was attacked and stabbed at home near Adugodi on Wednesday morning.

Preliminary investigations revealed that 59-year-old Maheshwari, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar, was attacked by her younger brother Manigandan, his son Kiran, and some of their associates.

Police said Kiran is married to Maheshwari’s granddaughter, and there is marital discord between the couple. Kiran’s wife left him and was staying with Maheshwari.

Manigandan was enraged when Maheshwari questioned him about his son’s behaviour. He, along with Kiran and others, barged into her house around 7 am and attempted to take her granddaughter away.

When Maheshwari resisted, Manigandan attacked her with a knife and an iron rod with an intention to kill her, police said. The gang subsequently fled the scene with Maheshwari’s granddaughter.

"The seriously injured woman was admitted to St John’s Hospital. After examination, doctors confirmed that she is out of danger,” said a police statement, adding, “In this connection, a case has been registered at the Adugodi police station. A special team has been formed to trace and apprehend the accused. Investigation is in progress."