Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 19 (ANI): In a swift action, Udhampur police arrested a man accused of murdering his mother-in-law within 12 hours of the crime, officials said on Monday.

The victim, identified as Shanti Devi, was attacked with an axe by her son-in-law, Suresh Kumar, on Sunday. The accused also seriously injured his wife, Lalita Devi, and sister-in-law, Anju Devi, before fleeing the scene, according to the Udhampur police.

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"Upon receiving the information, police rushed to the spot along with forensic teams. The body was taken into custody, and the injured were shifted to the hospital," said a statement from the police.

The statement further noted that a police team from Ramnagar Police Station, led by the Station House Officer and supervised by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer, conducted rigorous searches in Ramnagar and nearby areas.

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A case has been registered under Sections 103, 109, and 331(6) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

Further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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