Maharashtra, September 29 In Kashipada, Palghar district of Maharashtra, a woman beat her 7-year-old son to death with a rolling pin after he asked for chicken. The woman attacked the child’s head, chest, back, and face multiple times. She also beat her 10-year-old daughter.

Both children were seriously injured. Despite their critical condition, the woman did not take them to the hospital. The boy died at home. Hearing screams, a neighbor came to the house and saw the boy lying on the floor covered with a sheet.

When questioned, the mother claimed her son had died from jaundice. The neighbor became suspicious, lifted the sheet, and saw multiple injury marks on his chest, back, and face. The neighbor then informed the police.

The woman was separated from her husband and lived with her children and sisters Local police, crime branch, and other officials arrived at the scene. They arrested the accused woman and seized the rolling pin used in the assault. The woman was identified as 40-year-old Pallavi Ghumare.

Initial investigation revealed that the woman was separated from her husband. She lived with her two children and two sisters in a flat in the Kashipada area. She continued to claim before the police that her son had died from illness.

Injured daughter revealed – brother had asked mother to cook chicken However, her 10-year-old injured daughter stated during questioning that her brother had asked their mother to cook chicken. The angry mother beat him to death and then attacked her with the rolling pin. The injured girl was admitted to a local hospital for treatment.

Later, she was sent to a shelter home for safety and care. Police have registered a case against the accused woman under Section 103(1) (murder) and other provisions of the Indian Justice Code. Police stated that the exact cause of the child’s death will be determined after the postmortem report.

Kashipada

I am unable to find any specific historical or cultural information on a place named “Kashipada.” It is possible this refers to a small, local village or the name may be misspelled. For an accurate summary, more specific details about its location would be helpful.

Palghar district

Palghar is a coastal district in the Indian state of Maharashtra, established in 2014 after being carved out of the larger Thane district. The region has a long history as a tribal-dominated area and is known for its significant population of Warli and other Adivasi (indigenous) communities, whose distinct art and culture are a hallmark of the area.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a state in western India with a rich historical legacy, having been ruled by prominent dynasties like the Mauryas, Satavahanas, and Marathas. It is famously home to the Ajanta and Ellora caves, ancient rock-cut monuments showcasing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain art. Today, it is India’s economic powerhouse, with Mumbai as its bustling capital and a vibrant center for finance, entertainment, and culture.

Indian Justice Code

The Indian Justice Codes refer to the three new criminal laws passed by India in 2023—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These laws are designed to replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, which were colonial-era legal frameworks dating back to the British Raj in the 19th century. This comprehensive overhaul aims to modernize India’s criminal justice system to be more aligned with contemporary needs and values.