Woman Arrested for Killing Aunt Over Gold Ornaments
Visakhapatnam: Timely investigation by the Anakapalle district police has transformed a case initially registered as a suspicious death into a pre-planned murder for financial gain. Based on a thorough probe and the confession of the suspect, the Kasimkota police arrested a woman for killing her elderly aunt.
The accused has been identified as Simma Satya, a resident of Koppaka locality under Anakapalle mandal. The victim was 85-year-old D Nagamma. According to police, Nagamma, who lived alone, was found dead in Kasimkota on May 16. The police initially registered a case of suspicious death and awaited the autopsy report to intensify the investigation. The post-mortem report revealed that Nagamma was strangled to death.
The investigation uncovered that Satya frequently visited her aunt Nagamma. Facing financial distress, Satya asked Nagamma for financial support. When the elderly woman refused, Satya decided to eliminate her to steal her gold ornaments.
As per the plan, Satya visited Kasimkota on May 16, strangled Nagamma to death with a cloth, took away her gold ornaments, and fled from the house. The locals discovered Nagamma dead the following day. Based on concrete clues, the police apprehended Satya, who confessed to the crime. The police also recovered the stolen gold chain from the accused.
This case highlights the importance of thorough investigation in suspicious death cases. The Anakapalle district police's diligent work ensured that justice was served for the elderly victim. The accused will be produced before the court and further legal proceedings are underway.
