Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Mother and Daughter Found Dead in Rajasthan Home, Robbery Suspected
A mother and her young daughter were found dead in their home in India after what looks like a robbery.
Police found lots of things tossed around and some jewelry missing, which makes them think someone broke in to steal.
The daughter was found in another room, and people think she might have been suffocated.
The mother was found in the kitchen.
There were also some used tea cups, which might mean they had visitors.
The mother's baby boy was found alive in his cradle, but he was very upset and had to go to the hospital.
Police are investigating the murders and hope to catch the people responsible soon.
A 32-year-old woman, Jyoti, and her 8-year-old daughter, Palak, were discovered deceased in their rented home in Kota, Rajasthan.
Both victims displayed severe injury marks.
The family suspects a robbery as jewelry was reported missing and the house was found ransacked with open cupboards.
Jyoti's 1.5-year-old son was found alive in his cradle, semi-conscious from crying, and was taken to the hospital.
Police have registered a murder case and are actively investigating, assuring that the culprits will be apprehended swiftly.
- Who
- Jyoti (32) and her eight-year-old daughter Palak.
- What
- Found dead with severe injury marks in their rented home. Robbery is suspected as jewellery is missing and the house was ransacked. Jyoti's infant son was found alive.
- When
- Saturday evening.
- Where
- Kota's Rojadi area, Rajasthan.
- Why
- Robbery is suspected as jewellery was missing and the house was disturbed.
Family's Suspicion
Police Investigation
Motive
Family's Suspicion
Family members strongly suspect robbery as jewellery is missing, cupboards were open, and household items were scattered.
Police Investigation
Police have registered a murder case and are investigating, with the presence of visitors suggested by tea cups, but the primary stated motive for investigation is robbery.
Child's Condition
Family's Suspicion
The infant son was found semi-conscious from prolonged crying and was rushed to the hospital by his father.
Police Investigation
The infant son was found alive in his cradle and was rushed to a hospital. Police stated he was found semi-conscious from prolonged crying.
Cause of Death Specifics
Family's Suspicion
The daughter is suspected to have been suffocated to death; the mother was found with a roti on the stove nearby.
Police Investigation
Both victims sustained severe injury marks. Police are conducting post-mortem examinations to determine the exact cause of death.
- Victims
- Jyoti (32) and her daughter Palak (8)
- Location
- Kota's Rojadi area, Rajasthan
- Discovery Time
- Saturday evening (around 8 PM for daughter, mother found by other family members)
- Surviving Child
- Jyoti's 1.5-year-old son
- Suspected Motive
- Robbery (missing jewellery, ransacked house)
- Evidence Found
- Three tea cups, roti on stove, kneaded flour