Kitty Kumaramangalam murder: Another accused arrested with jewellery, cash in MP

ANI Jul 13, 2021 16:36 IST

Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 13 (ANI): In a joint operation, police arrested one more accused in the murder of former Union Minister PR Kumaramangalam's wife, Kitty Kumaramangalam from Tikamgarh district in Madhya Pradesh
YS Bhadauria, Sub-divisional officer of Police (SDOP) of Jatara said, "In a joint operation with Delhi Police, the team arrested an accused and seized jewellery worth Rs 33 lakh and Rs 10,000 cash."
Om July 7, Kitty Kumaramangalam was allegedly murdered by three suspects at her residence in Delhi's Vasant Vihar.
Police said Kitty Kumaramangalam (67) was allegedly murdered by three suspects, including her washerman. The police stated that it was a friendly entry to the house as the washerman was working for the family for the past five years.
"Incident happened around 9.00 pm when her domestic help opened the door for the family's regular washerman (dhobi). When the help opened the door, he overpowered her, dragged her to one room and restrained her. In the meantime, two other boys entered and overpowered Kitty Kumaramangalam. They smothered her using a pillow," Ingit Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner Police (DCP), Southwest Delhi had said,
He further informed that the domestic help somehow untied herself and raised an alarm.
"We received the call at around 11.00 pm. After which teams were formed. Some briefcases were found open at the scene of the crime. Police have picked up washerman Raju (24) from his residence in Bhanwar Singh Camp in Vasant Vihar. He has disclosed two other names," the DCP said.

Kitty Kumaramangalam's husband P Rangarajan Kumaramangalam was a member of Parliament from Salem constituency from 1984 to 1996 and Tiruchirapalli constituency from 1998 to 2000. He has served as Minister of State for Law, Justice and Company Affairs in the PV Narasimha Rao Cabinet from July 1991 to December 1993 and as the Union Minister for Power in the AB Vajpayee Government from 1998 to 2000. He died on August 23, 2000. (ANI)

Tags:

YS Bhadauria Kitty Kumaramangalam P Rangarajan Kumaramangalam Murder Joint Operation

Get the App

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

2026-03-12T21:13:11.328266+00:00 IST

Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Singh said the opposition had sought permission to speak on the issue of LPG, but did not adhere to the subject.

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

2026-03-12T21:06:39.168097+00:00 IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Minister Gudivada Amarnath on Thursday said that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the land policy of the state government, alleging that large extents of valuable public land are being allotted to a few real estate companies at very low prices.

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage "affecting families"

2026-03-12T21:05:15.181660+00:00 IST

"Most of the hotels are closed. Even in the few that are open, we are not getting proper food. This situation is affecting families as well. Therefore, we request the Central Government to intervene in this matter and take strong action to ensure the supply of LPG gas," Muraleedharan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi

2026-03-12T20:55:38.480901+00:00 IST

According to Delhi Police, around 12:30 am, staff of Prince Hotel located at SPM T-point on Church Mission Road informed the beat staff that Room No. 205 was locked and the guest inside was not responding despite repeated knocking.

"No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG": Hardeep Singh Puri

2026-03-12T20:53:08.788894+00:00 IST

In his statement in the Lok Sabha, Puri said the government has taken multiple measures to safeguard the country's energy security and ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas, and natural gas.

Kitty Kumaramangalam murder: Another accused arrested with jewellery, cash in MP

Tags:

Get the App

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage "affecting families"

Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi

"No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG": Hardeep Singh Puri

29 lakh women received funds under Mahila Udyamita Scheme: Sarma

FCI workers' demands raised before Labour Authority

Fire breaks out at Sheikh Sarai Transport Authority record room

Creamy layer cannot be decided on parents income alone: SC

ED attaches 31 immovable properties worth Rs 581.65 crore in...