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In a shocking crime in Nelamangala, Bengaluru, a 69-year-old woman was strangled in her home while her wheelchair-bound husband watched. The suspect, a neighbour, fled with her gold but was arrested within six hours. Police recovered the stolen jewellery.
A 69-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death inside her residence
Bengaluru: A 69-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death inside her residence in Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Wednesday evening, with her wheelchair-bound husband present in the house. Police arrested a 36-year-old neighbour within hours of the crime, suspecting him of murder and robbery.
The victim, identified as Shobha, lived with her husband on Pete Beedi in Nelamangala. According to police, she had been the sole caregiver for her husband, who has been bedridden since suffering a brain stroke 12 years ago. The couple had no children and were known to lead a quiet life in the neighbourhood.
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Investigators said the accused, Shivakumar, allegedly entered the house around 4 pm on the pretext of asking for water. Police believe he had noticed the gold jewellery Shobha was wearing and targeted her with the intention of stealing it.
When the couple was alone inside the house, the suspect reportedly attacked her with a knife and then strangled her. He fled the scene with more than 100 grams of gold ornaments.
Her husband, unable to move due to his medical condition, was present during the incident but could not intervene.
Officers from Nelamangala Town Police quickly registered a case and began examining CCTV footage from nearby streets. Footage and local inputs helped track the suspect’s movements, leading to his arrest within six hours of the crime.
During questioning, Shivakumar allegedly confessed that he was facing severe financial debt and had planned the robbery to repay loans. Police said the stolen jewellery has been recovered.
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Authorities are now probing whether the accused may have been involved in similar offences in the area. Police officials credited swift coordination, CCTV analysis and local intelligence for the rapid breakthrough in the case.
The incident has left residents of Nelamangala shaken, particularly given the vulnerability of elderly couples living alone. Police have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods.
