SURAT: A 65 year old woman was murdered by her grandson after a tussle over a petty issue on Wednesday evening in a remote village of Valsad district. The grandson attacked the victim with a sickle which led to her death despite treatment. Jiviben Tandel, 65, was attacked by her grandson Vijay when she was sitting outside her house in Nani Danti village of Valsad . Vijay injured Jivivben on head using a sickle. She was rushed to Valsad Civil Hospital for treatment where she died during treatment. The injury caused severe bleeding after which the victim died.

Soon after attacking his grandmother Vijay escaped from the location. Police registered a complaint against the accused. Family members of the victim informed police that Jiviben scolded Vijay for some mistake after which both argued for a while earlier in the week. Vijay attacked Jiviben for the scold which resulted in her death. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was murdered after scolding; however, police are investigating to find out more details.

Jiviben’s son Bharat alleged that his mother did not get treatment on time. She was shifted to the hospital in 108 ambulance service and in critical condition. Doctors at the hospital refused and claimed that due to severe injury the victim died.