**Elderly Woman Severely Injured in Alleged Assault by Grandson in Kerala**
An 88-year-old woman in Kerala’s Kannur district has sustained serious injuries following an alleged assault by her grandson. The incident was brought to light when a home nurse noticed visible injuries on the elderly woman’s body and reported them.
According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by the nurse, the grandson, identified as Riju, is accused of physically assaulting Karthiyayani Amma by restraining her and forcefully slamming her head against a wall. The attack is believed to have stemmed from Riju’s resentment towards his grandmother for living with them.
Another grandson, Rahul, revealed to local media that Riju was under the influence of alcohol during the incident. Initially, Riju claimed that Karthiyayani Amma had fallen in the bathroom, which led to her injuries.
Karthiyayani Amma resides in the Kandankali locality of Payyannur Amsom, where she has been living with her daughter, Leelavathi, who is Riju’s mother. Leelavathi inherited the house after a property division, and Karthiyayani Amma has been staying with them due to her age-related health issues. Reports indicate that Riju opposed his maternal grandmother’s presence in their home.
Currently, Karthiyayani Amma is receiving treatment for her serious injuries at the nearby Pariyaram Government Medical College, where she has been confirmed to have sustained significant injuries to her head and arms.
The Payyannur police have initiated an investigation and registered a case against Riju under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for wrongful restraint and voluntarily causing hurt.
**FAQ**
**What led to the assault on Karthiyayani Amma?**
The assault is believed to have been motivated by Riju’s resentment towards his grandmother for living with the family, exacerbated by his intoxication at the time of the incident.
