An 86-year-old bedridden woman was robbed of her gold ornaments by an unidentified assailant who broke into her house in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam, on Sunday morning. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the alleged robbery occurred at 8:20 am. Only the elderly woman and a home nurse were present in the house when the assailant broke in.
Details of the Incident
The FIR states that the accused pushed the nurse into the bathroom and locked her inside before robbing the elderly woman. The woman was wearing a gold chain and four bangles, totalling approximately 10 sovereigns, with an estimated value of Rs 11.6 lakh. The Muvattupuzha police have registered an FIR based on the complaint filed by the woman's brother and have initiated an investigation.
Police Investigation and Inconsistencies
Police sources revealed that the statements of all persons, including the two women, require verification due to inconsistencies. Authorities are also scrutinising the call records of the home nurse as part of the probe. Although the elderly woman claimed that the assailant forcefully took the ornaments, police did not find any defensive injuries on her body, raising suspicions about the sequence of events.
Further Inquiries
Investigators are exploring multiple angles, including the possibility of an inside job. The absence of forced entry marks and the lack of defensive wounds on the victim have prompted a deeper examination of the nurse's role. Police are also checking if the assailant had prior knowledge of the house layout and the presence of valuables.
The case has drawn attention to the vulnerability of elderly individuals living with caregivers. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods.
