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Married Niece and Lover Arrested in Sambhar for Aunt's Murder and Robbery

Police say the pair plotted the killing to steal jewellery, with CCTV and cyber tracking credited for their arrest.

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.