Accused in elderly woman’s robbery arrested
Belthangady Rural police have arrested a 33-year-old man for robbing his 82-year-old grandmother of her gold bangles. The accused, identified as the victim's grandson, was apprehended shortly after the incident was reported.
Why it matters
Crimes against the elderly are a significant social concern, and this case underscores the vulnerability of seniors even within family structures.
The Belthangady Rural police have arrested Shabbir, 33, who is accused of robbing his 82-year-old grandmother Avamma’s ₹5 lakh gold bangles on August 14.
In the complaint to the Punjalkatte police, the victim’s daughter said a person wearing a face mask entered the victim’s house in Tenkakajekaru on August 14. The accused hit Avamma and forcefully took away a pair of gold bangles she was wearing.
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