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Crime
Elderly Woman Murdered in Ludhiana; Perpetrator Killed in Fire
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM
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A 70‑year‑old woman was found dead in Ludhiana after a suspect set her on fire. Police say the accused, who was arrested, died during the blaze.
A 70‑year‑old woman was found dead in a residential area of Ludhiana after a suspect allegedly set her on fire. The victim’s body was discovered by a neighbour who called the police.
Police arrested the accused, who was reportedly the victim’s son, and he died in the blaze before authorities could secure him.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage and forensic evidence to confirm the motive and chain of events. The case has been registered under the Indian Penal Code.
The incident has raised concerns about domestic safety and prompted the local police to increase patrols in the neighbourhood.
Police arrested the accused, who was reportedly the victim’s son, and he died in the blaze before authorities could secure him.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage and forensic evidence to confirm the motive and chain of events. The case has been registered under the Indian Penal Code.
The incident has raised concerns about domestic safety and prompted the local police to increase patrols in the neighbourhood.