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Crime
Satna Police Arrest Beggar Over Murder of Elderly Beggar Over ₹37,000 Greed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 06:31 PM
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Police in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, have arrested Raveendra, also known as Lala, for killing fellow beggar Bihari Lal Pathak over a ₹37,000 dispute.
The body of an elderly beggar, identified as Bihari Lal Pathak, was found inside a locked room in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, prompting a swift police investigation. The discovery raised questions about the circumstances of his death, as the victim was known to live on the streets and rely on daily alms.
Detectives traced the case to another beggar who shared a dwelling with the deceased. The suspect, Raveendra, who also goes by the names Lala and Narendra Mishra, was apprehended after police linked him to the crime scene through witness statements and forensic evidence.
According to the Satna police, the motive behind the killing was financial greed; the accused allegedly coveted ₹37,000 that the victim possessed. The investigation remains ongoing, and the accused is currently in custody pending further legal proceedings.
Detectives traced the case to another beggar who shared a dwelling with the deceased. The suspect, Raveendra, who also goes by the names Lala and Narendra Mishra, was apprehended after police linked him to the crime scene through witness statements and forensic evidence.
According to the Satna police, the motive behind the killing was financial greed; the accused allegedly coveted ₹37,000 that the victim possessed. The investigation remains ongoing, and the accused is currently in custody pending further legal proceedings.