Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- A 24-year-old youth allegedly killed his mother after suspecting her of having an illicit relationship with a fellow villager in Odisha's Balasore district today.

The incident took place at Baghamara village under Nilgiri police station in Balasore.

The deceased has been identified as Kankimani Singh (45). The police have arrested accused Durga Singh and launched a probe into the incident.

Kankimani, a widow, was talking to a villager named Baya in the afternoon. Suspecting her of having an illicit affair with the villager, Durga attacked Kankimani with a wooden plank, locals said.

Kankimani died on the spot as Durga hit her repeatedly with the wooden plank, they added.

On being informed, police reached the sp...