The deceased was identified as Meher Bibi, 80, wife of late Ali Akbar of Saharpar village.
Officer-in-Charge of Debidwar Police Station Jahirul Anowar said Ruby Akhtar, 40, the victim’s niece and also the prime suspect, had been staying with Meher for the past five years as a caregiver.
Yet the circumstances under which Ruby killed ailing Meher would bring into question her true commitment to the role of caregiver. According to what the police have been able to learn as far as a motive for the murder, Ruby lost patience with her Aunt as she was constantly being called upon throughout the night to provide some form of care or the other.
Police have arrested Ruby, daughter of Abdul Aziz of Naniabad village.
Victim’s son Gias Kamal filed a murder case with Debidwar Police Station in this regard.
The body was sent to Sadar Hospital for autopsy, the OC said.