A WOMAN was killed in Penal this morning during a domestic dispute with a close male relative.

The victim has been identified as mother of two Reshma Kanchan, of Laltoo Trace.

Kanchan was chopped multiple times and her head severed, police were told.

The close male relative has been detained by police.

Officers of the Penal CID, Homicide Region III and South Western Division Task Force are currently at the scene