Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Kanpur Woman Murdered During Robbery With No Forced Entry
A 58-year-old woman named Uma Kushwaha was found dead in her home in Kanpur.
Police believe she may have been killed during a robbery.
Jewellery was taken from a cupboard in the house.
The house did not appear to have been broken into from outside.
This makes police wonder whether the people involved knew the family or knew where the keys were kept.
Uma was found sitting on a chair with a bruise on her neck.
Neighbours became worried after she did not answer phone calls.
Police are checking cameras and evidence to find out what happened.
Uma Kushwaha, 58, was found dead inside her Keshavpuram residence on Tuesday evening.
Police suspect the killing occurred during a robbery involving jewellery and possibly cash.
Investigators found no apparent signs of forced entry and suspect the perpetrators knew the family or house.
Only the elder son’s cupboard was damaged; its jewellery locker was reportedly broken with a sharp object.
Police and forensic teams are examining CCTV footage and questioning people familiar with the family and locality.
- Who
- Uma Kushwaha, 58, was killed; police are investigating people familiar with the family and locality.
- What
- She was found murdered during an apparent jewellery robbery at her home.
- When
- The incident was reported on Tuesday evening; the body was discovered after about 7:00 p.m.
- Where
- A residence in the Keshavpuram area of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Police suspect robbery and are examining whether the perpetrators had prior knowledge of the house, valuables, or cupboard keys.
- Deceased
- Uma Kushwaha, 58
- Location
- Keshavpuram, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Suspected motive
- Robbery involving jewellery and possibly cash
- Entry evidence
- Police and forensic teams found no apparent signs of forced entry
- Damaged property
- The elder son Amrish’s cupboard and its jewellery locker
- Investigation
- Rawatpur Police Station and DCP West S.M. Qasim Abdi are investigating
- Evidence review
- CCTV footage and forensic evidence are being examined