Man keeps 84-year-old mother in cattle shed for 2 years

Mysore, April 27: An elderly woman was on Thursday rescued from a cattle shed she was confined to for two years by one of her sons.

Devaraja sub-divisional ACP Cheluvaraju told TOI police raided the house of Javarappa on a tip-off and rescued his 84-year-old mother, Malamma.

Malamma, wife of Mariappa, told reporters she had not seen sunlight for two years.

Preliminary investigation has revealed the octogenarian was confined to the shed by Javarappa, a cattle rearer. He told police he kept her confined because she behaved in an abnormal manner.

The place was a hell hole, serving as bedroom, dining hall and toilet.

Police have taken up a case based on statements of Malamma's neighbours, and booked Javarappa under IPC's Section 344 (wrongful confinement for ten or more days). Javarappa was arrested and released on bail.