NEW DELHI — In a tragic domestic dispute, a 39-year-old man was arrested in Northeast Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Thursday, March 12, 2026, for allegedly killing his 60-year-old mother. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the accused, identified as Sher Ali, reportedly pushed his mother to the floor with such force that she sustained a fatal head injury.
According to Delhi Police officials, the altercation began as a heated argument between Ali and his wife. The victim, Hamidun Nisha, intervened in an attempt to pacify the couple and de-escalate the tension. During the scuffle, Ali allegedly turned his aggression toward his mother, pushing her violently. She struck her head on the floor and lost consciousness.
Police Action and Family Allegations
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Emergency Response: Following a PCR call, a police team arrived at the residence and shifted the woman to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, she was declared dead shortly after arrival.
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Sister’s Testimony: The case took a definitive turn when the accused’s sister, Sabnam, provided a formal statement to the police. She alleged that her brother had assaulted their mother during the quarrel, leading directly to her death.
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Apprehension: Based on Sabnam’s complaint, the police registered a case of culpable homicide and apprehended Ali. The accused, who works as a tailor in Loni, Ghaziabad, was taken into custody on Thursday morning.
Ongoing Investigation
The body of Hamidun Nisha has been sent for a post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause of death. Preliminary findings by the investigating officers suggest that the blunt force impact to the back of the head was the primary cause of the fatality.
Local residents in Seemapuri expressed shock over the incident, noting that while minor disputes were known to occur, the level of violence was unprecedented. Delhi Police have stated that further investigation is underway to determine if there was a history of domestic abuse or if the act was a spontaneous result of the argument.
