Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Retired Teacher Killed at Jangpura Home; Youth Seen on CCTV
Preeti Kumari was a 69-year-old retired teacher who lived alone.
She often made tea for homeless people and volunteered at a community dispensary.
Police think someone knew this routine and used it to attack her.
The attack likely happened early Friday morning between 3 am and 4 am.
Kumari was found dead on her bed with her hands tied and injuries on her face.
The attacker allegedly used her pet dog’s leash to strangle her.
Valuables were taken from the house.
Her daughter found her around 8 am, and police are examining CCTV footage showing a youth.
Preeti Kumari, a 69-year-old retired teacher, was found dead in her Jangpura home early Friday.
Police suspect the attacker knew Kumari’s morning routine and entered between 3 am and 4 am.
She was found on her bed with her hands tied and injuries to her face.
The attacker allegedly restrained and strangled her using her pet dog’s leash before fleeing with valuables.
Kumari’s daughter, Vijeta Arora, discovered her body around 8 am; a youth was reportedly seen in CCTV footage.
- Who
- Preeti Kumari, a 69-year-old retired teacher, was killed; her daughter Vijeta Arora found her. Police are investigating an alleged youth seen on CCTV.
- What
- Kumari was found dead after an alleged home attack in which she was restrained and reportedly strangled with her pet dog’s leash; valuables were taken.
- When
- The attack was suspected to have occurred between 3 am and 4 am on Friday; her body was found around 8 am.
- Where
- Kumari’s ground-floor home in Pant Nagar, Jangpura.
- Why
- Police suspect the attacker knew Kumari’s morning routine and used it to target her.
- Victim
- Preeti Kumari, 69, a retired school teacher who lived alone
- Location
- Ground-floor home in Pant Nagar, Jangpura
- Estimated attack time
- Between 3 am and 4 am on Friday
- Discovery time
- Around 8 am, by Kumari’s daughter Vijeta Arora
- Reported method
- The attacker allegedly restrained Kumari and strangled her with her pet dog’s leash
- CCTV lead
- A youth was reportedly spotted in CCTV footage
- Report discrepancy
- The opening description refers to a doctor’s routine, while the main account identifies the victim as a retired teacher