Overview
- The body of 65-year-old Kamla Devi was found at her Tejya Ka Bas home on July 30, prompting a police investigation into a suspected robbery and homicide.
- Investigators say CCTV footage and technical leads led them to detain the victim's niece, Lalita, who allegedly confessed during questioning and identified her boyfriend, 26-year-old Bablu Meena.
- Police allege the two carried out a prior recce, used Lalita's knowledge of the house to locate valuables, and admitted they acted to fund a lavish lifestyle and parties.
- Officers recovered gold and silver jewellery, cash, an ATM card and an Aadhaar card from the accused, with recovered items reported at about Rs 4 lakh in value.
- Both suspects remain in custody while forensic tests and legal processing continue and authorities prepare formal charges and court proceedings.