Elderly woman murdered for gold; body found near Tirupati lake
An 83-year-old shopkeeper was murdered for her gold jewelry in Madanapalle, with her body later discovered in a lake in Tirupati district. Police have identified a suspect named Vinod and are currently searching for him while the victim's family demands justice.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and the vulnerability of elderly citizens in rural areas.
An 83-year-old woman who ran a petty shop was allegedly murdered for her gold jewellery on the outskirts of Madanapalle, with her body later recovered from a lake in Tirupati district, 10 days later.
Lakshmidevi, a widow, was a resident of Devareddygaripalle in Kondamaripalle village panchayat of Madanapalle mandal. She was running a small shop on the Madanapalle bypass road. Police said the accused, identified as Vinod, had his eye on her jewellery, hatched a plan, and allegedly killed her on August 26.
To destroy evidence, the accused allegedly moved the body to Mulagamudi lake near Vadamalapeta in Tirupati district and buried it close to the waterbody.
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