Man Kills Mother, Burns Body in Jharkhand; Arrested

• A 40-year-old man with mental health issues killed his 65-year-old mother, Mary, in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
• The accused, Namjon Barjo, attacked his mother with a stick and a sharp-edged iron weapon, then burnt her body in the courtyard.
• Police recovered the remains of the body from Kamrora village under Gudri police station and sent them for DNA testing.
• Namjon Barjo was arrested while fleeing towards Khunti district and has been sent to judicial custody.
• Authorities plan to send him to the Central Institute of Psychiatry in Ranchi for treatment; locals allege he also murdered his father years ago.

Key Questions Answered

What led Namjon Barjo to kill his mother Mary in Kamrora village?

Namjon Barjo killed his mother, Mary, due to his mental health issues.

Was Namjon Barjo previously institutionalized for mental health issues?

Based on the available information, it is not possible to determine if Namjon Barjo was previously institutionalized for mental health issues.

How did police track down Namjon Barjo after he fled to Khunti district?

Police tracked down Namjon Barjo by maintaining a 7-day vigil in the jungle and disguising themselves. The accused was hiding in the jungle area of Dumka district, Jharkhand.