A 69-year-old woman living on the outskirts of Bengaluru was allegedly murdered and robbed of her gold ornaments at her residence while her paralysed husband lay there, in a helpless situation, the police told PTI news agency on Thursday (February 19). The incident occurred on Pete Street in Nelamangala, where Shobha lived with her husband, who is paralysed and bedridden, police said.
The woman, for the past decade, had been the sole caregiver for her husband. The couple had no children and lived a secluded life, according to the police.
What Happened at the Couple’s Residence?
A video from the scene showed the woman lying in a pool of blood, with her husband beside her on the same bed, the police said. The crime came to light on Wednesday evening when her husband’s physiotherapist arrived for a scheduled session. Upon finding Shobha’s lifeless body in a pool of blood, the doctor immediately alerted the local authorities, police officials said.
Who was Behind the Robbery and Murder?
According to police, at approximately 4 pm on the day of the incident, the accused, Shivakumar, a resident of the same locality, noticed Shobha wearing gold jewellery. He allegedly followed her to her residence with a premeditated plan.
Shivakumar entered the house under the guise of being thirsty, asking Shobha for a glass of water. Once inside, and believing she was alone, he attacked her. When Shobha attempted to resist, the accused allegedly slit her throat, a senior police officer said.
After the murder, Shivakumar fled the scene with more than 100 grams of gold jewellery worn by the victim, police said. By analysing CCTV footage from the surrounding area, police identified Shivakumar and tracked him down, they added.
The accused, Shivakumar, has now been arrested in the case, allegedly targeted her to clear a debt of Rs 8 lakh, police said.
