Saralnama, Nitesh Jharbade, an IIT Mumbai student, killed his mother in Betul, Madhya Pradesh. The 56-year-old Imla Jharbade was found dead at home. Initially, the family tried to hide the incident. Police investigation revealed Nitesh suffers from schizophrenia and was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhopal for two years. He had previously attempted suicide in Mumbai. Nitesh confessed to attacking his mother with a sickle when she scolded him. The family lived isolated in the village, with Nitesh's father, a suspended school teacher, also reportedly having mental health issues. Nitesh is now in jail for the murder. (Updated 27 Oct 2025, 07:35 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 9 Oct, Nitesh Jharbade, an IIT Mumbai student, killed his mother in Betul, Madhya Pradesh
- The 56-year-old Imla Jharbade was found dead at home
- Initially, the family tried to hide the incident