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Elderly Patna Teacher Found Brutally Murdered at Home
17 Jan
Summary
- A 78-year-old retired teacher was found murdered in her Patna home.
- The victim, Madhavi Devi, had her throat slit and multiple stab wounds.
- Police are investigating, questioning tenants and reviewing CCTV footage.
In Patna, a heinous crime has left the community shaken after a 78-year-old retired teacher, Madhavi Devi, was discovered deceased in her Shastri Nagar residence. Police were alerted on Saturday morning to find the victim with her throat slit and evidence of multiple stab wounds. Initial investigations suggest the perpetrators gained entry to the AG Colony home, where Devi lived alone, and committed the brutal act. Investigators have ruled out burglary as a motive, as no items were reported stolen from the premises.
A forensic team meticulously collected evidence from the crime scene, while police are actively pursuing leads. Key to the investigation are the statements of a tenant who discovered the body and the victim's family. CCTV footage from the residence has been seized and is under thorough review to identify the assailants. The victim's children reside in Dehradun and Delhi, respectively, and were not present at the time of the incident.
