Srinagar, April 15 -- The accused, identified as Aamir Wani alias Gajini, worked as a driver and was reportedly a drug addict, locals said.

They are demanding strict action against the killer and urging the police to crack down on drug peddlers operating within the area.

Officials said the tragic event took place during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday in Hadipora village of Rafiabad. The victim, whose identity is being withheld, was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by her son.

Police said they arrested the accused shortly after the commission of the crime. The case has been registered at Police Station Dangiwacha and further investigations are underway, a police official said.

He added that the body of the deceased was tr...