Mathura: The body of an 85-year-old woman was found under suspicious circumstances at her home in Chuna Kankar Gali, under the jurisdiction of Bangali Ghat Police Post in Mathura’s Kotwali area, on Sunday morning. The woman, identified as Kusum Chaturvedi, was found lying in a pool of blood on the staircase of her house, raising suspicions of murder.
The incident came to light when a woman who regularly visited the house for domestic work arrived in the morning and discovered the body. Alarmed by the scene, she alerted nearby residents, who gathered at the spot. Police and a forensic team subsequently reached the location and began collecting evidence.
Police Investigate Suspicious Death
Kusum Chaturvedi lived alone in her house. After receiving information about the incident, personnel from the City Kotwali Police Station inspected the premises and initiated an investigation. The forensic team examined the scene and collected evidence to help establish the circumstances surrounding her death.
Although murder is suspected, police have not yet confirmed the cause of death. Investigators are examining the available evidence to determine what happened inside the house.
Missing Jewellery Raises Robbery Suspicions
According to information available locally, Kusum Chaturvedi had four daughters and one son. Her son, Anoop, works in Agra and reportedly visits her occasionally. Neighbours were aware that she lived alone.
Local residents have claimed that her earrings and gold bangles were missing, prompting suspicions that the incident may have involved robbery. However, the alleged disappearance of the jewellery and any possible connection to the suspected killing have not been officially confirmed.
Investigators Examine Possible Motives
Police are questioning nearby residents and examining evidence gathered from the scene. Investigators are exploring robbery, personal enmity and other possible motives, without ruling out any line of inquiry at this stage.
The incident has caused concern among residents of the densely populated locality. Police said the circumstances of the woman’s death would become clearer as the investigation progresses.
