Bengaluru: Elderly woman allegedly murdered near mosque over alms dispute during Ramadan
Bengaluru: A 68-year-old woman, Shakira, was allegedly murdered by fellow beggars over a dispute related to alms money near Umar Farooq Mosque in Neelasandra during Ramadan, according to police.
According to Asianet News, Shakira had been begging in the area for several years.
Police said that devotees visiting the mosque during Ramadan were giving alms, and Shakira reportedly received more money due to her age. This is suspected to have led to jealousy among other beggars identified as Hussain, Reshma, and Fayaz.
The accused allegedly approached her and demanded a share of the money, saying, “People are giving you more money because you’re old. We haven’t collected much today. You have to give us an equal share of what you’ve got.”
When Shakira refused, the argument escalated. The accused picked up a wooden club lying nearby and struck her on the head, and she collapsed outside the mosque, dying at the spot.
Police from Ashok Nagar Police Station rushed to the scene. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and a case has been registered.
Efforts are under way to trace and arrest the accused. Further investigation is ongoing.
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Himachal: Three killed, two injured as speeding car dashes against parked truck
Mandi (HP) (PTI): Three people were killed and two others sustained grievous injuries after a speeding car dashed against a stationary truck at Dadour near Nerchowk in Mandi district on Monday late at night, police said on Tuesday.
There were five people in the car when the tragedy struck. Three were declared dead in the hospital while two have been referred to AIIMS Bilaspur.
The deceased were identified as Anil Kumar (28), Rohit Kumar (26) and Subash Kumar (23), all residents of Mandi district, while the injured are Harish and Pankaj.
A case has been registered under relevant sections and investigations are underway, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi Vinod Kumar.
He added that the bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.
In a statement, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the loss of three lives in a road accident. He directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment for the injured and wished them a speedy recovery.
