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Elderly Woman Murdered in Solo Robbery
24 Aug
Summary
- Suspect knew victim lived alone and had prior record.
- Victim found tied, possibly smothered; home robbed.
- Police recovered stolen jewelry and the victim's phone.
A 69-year-old woman, Priti Kumari, was found deceased in her Jangpura home on Friday morning. Her elder daughter discovered the scene, with Kumari's hands tied behind her back and signs suggesting she may have been smothered. The residence had been robbed.
Preliminary investigations indicate the suspect, who has a history of at least three criminal cases, previously resided in Nizamuddin and knew the victim lived alone. Police suspect the perpetrator may have surveilled the house for several days before the incident.
CCTV footage captured the suspect entering the lane around 3:15 AM. He allegedly bypassed neighboring homes before entering Kumari's residence, possibly exploiting her routine of stepping out for prayers around 3 AM. The suspect remained in the house for approximately an hour.
During the robbery, the suspect stole gold ornaments, cash, and the victim's mobile phone. He was seen leaving the premises around 4 AM. Authorities have since recovered some of the stolen gold and the victim's phone. Two men have been apprehended for allegedly receiving stolen property, including a relative of the suspect.
