CHANDIGARH — In a shocking incident on Diwali morning, a 40-year-old man allegedly killed his 60-year-old mother at their home in Sector 40, Chandigarh, police reported. The accused reportedly stabbed his mother multiple times and slit her throat before fleeing; he was arrested in Sonipat later the same day.
Crime Scene and Arrest
The victim, identified as Sushila Negi, was found dead inside her residence in Sector 40, after neighbours heard screams early on the morning of the festival day. When officers arrived, the door was locked from inside. Neighbours entered via the roof and discovered her body lying in a pool of blood, while her son, Ravi Negi (alias Ravi), had escaped with the weapon.
Post-mortem results revealed that the mother had been stabbed 16 times and her throat was slit, indicating a violent and sustained attack.
Police investigations indicate Ravi, an employee of Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, was apprehended in Sonipat, Haryana, later the same afternoon. A murder case under Section 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at Sector 39 police station.
Family Background and Possible Motive
Sushila Negi, originally from Uttarakhand, had been living in Sector 40 for several years with her son Ravi. The elder son works abroad. According to neighbours and police, Ravi had been having frequent arguments with his mother and was reportedly mentally disturbed. He had moved back into the house about six months ago.
While the precise motive remains under investigation, preliminary findings suggest a domestic dispute escalated into homicide. The accused remains in judicial custody as forensic teams continue gathering evidence from the scene.
Investigation and Police Action
Police teams from Sector 39 sealed the crime scene and collected forensic samples in coordination with the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL). They also retrieved CCTV footage around the neighbourhood and the vehicle routes taken by the accused.
Inspector Ram Dayal of Sector 39 stated that the manhunt involved coordination with neighboring states and mobile‐tracking of the accused’s phone. While the accused has been arrested, investigations continue into his mental health, possible financial stress and any prior criminal history that may have contributed to the incident.
Impact and Wider Significance
This violent incident, occurring on one of India’s most widely celebrated festivals, has deeply unsettled residents of Sector 40 and the larger Chandigarh community. Many families in urban areas employ mental‐health screening far less frequently than they might for physical ailments, and this case raises questions around domestic safety, support systems and early intervention.
Child and adult‐protection experts note that sudden violent outbursts within family settings often follow unresolved stress, possible psychosis, or impaired support networks. Observers say the case underscores the need for accessible mental-health services, especially in Indian cities where stigma still limits early help-seeking.
For residents, the incident serves as a solemn reminder of how swiftly internal conflicts can escalate. The authorities’ swift action in sealing the area, tracking the accused and involving forensic experts illustrates the scale of crisis‐response required in such high-hog crimes.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happened in the case where a man killed his mother in Chandigarh?
A 40-year-old man allegedly stabbed his mother 16 times and slit her throat inside their home in Sector 40, Chandigarh, on Diwali morning. He subsequently fled but was arrested in Sonipat, Haryana.
2. Who is the accused and what is the possible motive?
The accused, Ravi Negi, is an employee at Panjab University. He had reportedly been staying with his mother and was alleged by neighbours to have had mental‐health issues and frequent disputes with her. Investigations continue into motive and mental state.
3. What steps are the police taking in the investigation?
Police seized the crime scene, collected forensic evidence with CFSL assistance, traced CCTV footage and registered a murder case. Teams coordinated across state borders to track the accused and are probing his past behaviour, medical history and possible stressors.
