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79-year-old woman found strangled at home in Thrissur; gold ornaments stolen
Savithri, 79, was found dead at her home in Karalam, in Kerala’s Thrissur district, on Tuesday.
Police suspect she was strangled with the loose end of her sari while she was alone in the house.
Her granddaughter found her after returning from school; Savithri’s son and daughter-in-law had taken her husband to hospital.
Gold ornaments worth about 16 sovereigns were missing, and police suspect the killing was committed for gain.
Investigators found signs of assault and chilli powder scattered inside the house; they suspect the assailant may have worn gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints.
Forensic experts and a dog squad examined the scene, and police have intensified their investigation to identify and trace the assailant.
A 79-year-old woman was found strangled to death at her home in Karalam, Thrissur district.
Police suspect the killing was committed for gain, and say gold ornaments weighing about 16 sovereigns were stolen.
The woman, identified as Savithri, was alone at home when the incident occurred.
Her granddaughter found her dead after returning home from school.
Police are investigating and have collected evidence at the scene.
- Who
- Savithri, a 79-year-old woman and native of Arumpilly.
- What
- She was allegedly strangled to death, and gold ornaments weighing about 16 sovereigns were stolen.
- When
- Tuesday, according to the article.
- Where
- Savithri’s home in Karalam, Thrissur district.
- Why
- Police suspect the killing was committed for gain.
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Savithri was allegedly strangled while alone at home.
Her granddaughter returned from school and found her dead.
Police and forensic experts inspected the scene and collected evidence.
- Age
- 79
- Location
- Karalam, Thrissur district
- Gold stolen
- About 16 sovereigns
- Victim
- Savithri, a native of Arumpilly