Thiruvananthapuram: An elderly woman was found dead inside a house at Neyyattinkara on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Leela (65) from Avanamkuzhi. Police officers said they are inquiring whether the woman was murdered.

Reportedly a quarrel broke out between Leela and her son Biju, an accused in a POCSO case. Biju was released from prison just a week ago. Biju is an alcoholic, police said. They suspect his involvement in his mother's death.

The circle inspector of police said post-mortem would ascertain the cause of death. A team from the forensic department reached the crime scene for gathering evidence.

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