Elderly Lucknow woman killed after confronting men drinking near her home
Police say a 70-year-old woman in Lucknow's Mohanlalganj area was gang-raped and killed by two men after she objected to their drinking nearby.
In Lucknow's Mohanlalganj locality, a 70-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped and murdered after she protested men drinking near her residence. Police identified the alleged attackers as Rajesh alias Guddu, 30, and Hariram Rawat, 34, who were arrested following a family complaint. The confrontation escalated into a sexual assault, after which the victim suffered fatal injuries when she fell onto the leg of an iron cot.
The assailants attempted to hide the body by moving it to a dark area behind the house. An FIR was lodged at Mohanlalganj police station, and investigators used CCTV footage, technical data, and local intelligence to apprehend the suspects.
Why it matters
The case highlights violent crime against vulnerable seniors and raises concerns about safety in residential neighborhoods.
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