UP MLC's son comes home drunk, strangulated to death by mother

Ramesh's was found dead at his home in Lucknow on Sunday.

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LUCKNOW: Abhijeet Yadav, son of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Chairman Ramesh Yadav, was “strangulated to death” by his mother, said the UP police.

Ramesh's was found dead at his Darul Shafa residence in Lucknow on Sunday. The family claimed that he died of natural reasons. However, postmortem reports led to suspicion, said the police.

“When police reached the house, his family said that it was a natural death so they don't want investigation. On suspicion, police sent the body for postmortem and found that he was strangulated to death,” said Superintendent of Police (East) Sarvesh Mishra.

During investigations, Ramesh's mother confessed to killing the 22-year-old.

“His mother confessed that the deceased came drunk in the night (20 Oct) and was arguing with her, after which she committed the crime. Police have arrested her. Further investigation is underway,” said Mishra.

"He used to argue with his mother daily after getting drunk. On night of crime, he came and started arguing with his mother who pushed him. He fell down and again started abusing. His mother pushed him again and he fainted. After this, he was strangulated," added police.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the death.