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Crime
Neighbour who came for ₹500 loan murders 75‑year‑old Kalri Devi in Bhopal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:16 PM
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A 45‑year‑old woman who visited a Bhopal resident under the pretext of borrowing ₹500 strangled the 75‑year‑old Kalri Devi, stole her jewellery and cash, and was placed on a two‑day remand.
Police in Bhopal reported that a 45‑year‑old woman arrived at the residence of 75‑year‑old Kalri Devi claiming she needed a short‑term loan of ₹500. The visitor, later identified as a neighbour, turned the request into a violent attack, strangling the elderly woman to death.
After the murder, the assailant allegedly looted cash and jewellery from the victim’s home and even extracted a gold tooth before fleeing the scene.
Bhopal police apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident and have placed her under a two‑day remand for further interrogation. The investigation continues to determine whether any accomplices were involved and to recover the stolen items.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and assured that a thorough probe will be conducted to bring all responsible parties to justice.
After the murder, the assailant allegedly looted cash and jewellery from the victim’s home and even extracted a gold tooth before fleeing the scene.
Bhopal police apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident and have placed her under a two‑day remand for further interrogation. The investigation continues to determine whether any accomplices were involved and to recover the stolen items.
Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and assured that a thorough probe will be conducted to bring all responsible parties to justice.