A 22-year-old woman, Pratiksha Shingare, was arrested for allegedly killing her mother-in-law, Savita Shingare (45), at their rented house in Jalna’s Priyadarshni Colony. The incident occurred on Tuesday night following a heated argument.

According to the police, Pratiksha banged Savita’s head against a wall before attacking her with a kitchen knife, leading to her death. She then attempted to dispose of the body by placing it in a bag but was unable to move it due to its weight. She fled the house around 6 AM on Wednesday and boarded a train to Parbhani, her native city.

The crime was discovered when the house owner found the body and informed the police. Authorities launched a search and arrested Pratiksha from Parbhani. A preliminary investigation suggests that the victim died due to head injuries. Further probe is underway.