Mother tries to kill swimmer son for ‘neglecting studies’ punemirror.indiatimes.com

A parent’s reaction to their child ignoring academics for extracurricular activities may often be critical, but a shocking development in the city has seen this tussle go to an unheard-of level. On Monday, a depressed mother tried to kill her son, a national-level swimmer, by hitting him with a heavy stone, and then tried to commit suicide thereafter. The 12-yearold victim is a prolific sportsperson, having even represented India in the World Biathle Championship, 2015, held at Batumi, Georgia.