Two arrested for murder of elderly woman over property dispute in Bengaluru
Two men have been arrested in Bengaluru for the murder of an elderly woman following a long-standing property dispute. The suspects allegedly killed the victim and stole her gold ornaments before fleeing.
Why it matters
The case highlights the prevalence of property-related violence against vulnerable elderly individuals living alone.
Bengaluru The Byatarayanapura police have arrested two persons in connection with the murder of an elderly woman living alone at Hosaguddadahalli in Bengaluru. The murder was allegedly committed over a property dispute. The arrested accused have been identified as Kantharaju and Manjappa. The deceased, Venkatalakshmamma, owned properties at several places in Bengaluru. Her husband had died, and her only daughter had also passed away.
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