Elderly Woman Robbed and Pushed into Well; Survives 21 Hours in Telangana

Karimnagar, Telangana: A 55-year-old woman was allegedly robbed of her gold ornaments, silver anklets, and cash before being pushed into an agricultural well by a man in Karimnagar district. According to police, the woman, a daily wage worker, was approached by the accused with an offer of farm work and taken to a secluded location. Authorities stated that the accused allegedly threatened her, robbed her valuables, and pushed her into the well in an attempt to prevent her from identifying him. Police further said the woman survived by holding onto a cable inside the well for nearly 21 hours before local residents heard her cries and rescued her. Following a scientific investigation using CCTV footage and mobile phone records, police arrested the accused. The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations remain subject to legal proceedings.

Action to Be Taken

Individuals seeking daily wage or informal employment should be cautious when approached by unknown persons and should inform family or local authorities when possible. Any incident of robbery, kidnapping, or attempted harm should be reported immediately to the police. Authorities should continue strengthening surveillance, community awareness, and rapid response mechanisms to prevent such crimes and ensure timely rescue of victims.

📰 Source: Manorama Online (English)