Counselling sessions were arranged. Doctors were consulted. Nothing seemed to work. And then the unthinkable happened.
He identified himself as a woman, but his family was having trouble accepting the same, the police said.
Police reportedly discovered plans related to the killing in his diary. Authorities stated that the entries mentioned the use of a wrench, chili powder, and hot water.
The minor arrived on Thursday to meet his mother, carrying a wrench, police said. Police reportedly discovered plans related to the killing in his diary. Authorities stated that the entries mentioned the use of a wrench, chili powder, and hot water. “His mother once again advised him to opt for medical and psychological counseling instead of surgery. After the murder, the minor called the cops and informed them about the incident. Upon receiving the information, the Naka Hindola police arrived at the scene. The woman was found dead inside the flat, while the minor was present at the location. The minor’s father had rented a separate house for him in Lucknow. The mother wanted the son to live with her.
On Thursday, the 17-year-old, who was born a male, allegedly killed his mother after a dispute over his desire to undergo a gender-affirming surgery escalated at their Lucknow home, the police said.
This led to an escalating argument between the two,” the police said. The minor, according to the police, admitted to his role in the incident during questioning and provided details about the crime. The minor preferred solitude and felt uncomfortable even with affectionate physical contact from his parents, according to the police officer. A condition was reportedly set that no family member would visit him there, police said.
