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India Today
17-05-2025
- India Today
Adopted at birth, girl joins 2 men to murder Odisha woman who raised her
A teen and her two male friends were arrested in Odisha for the murder of the woman who had adopted and raised her since infancy. The victim, 54-year-old Rajalaxmi Kar, was allegedly smothered to death on April 29 at her rented home in Gajapati say the girl, just 13 years old, conspired with Ganesh Rath, a temple priest, and Dinesh Sahu to kill Rajalaxmi over her opposition to the relationship and to gain control of her property. The teenager was allegedly in a relationship with Rath and and her husband had found the infant girl on a roadside in Bhubaneswar nearly 13 years ago,' said Gajapati SP Jatindra Kumar Panda. 'The couple, who were childless, took the baby in and raised her as their own. Rajalaxmi's husband passed away a year later. Since then, she had single-handedly raised the girl.' Several years ago, Rajalaxmi moved to Paralakhemundi so her daughter could study at Kendriya Vidyalaya. She rented a house in town and devoted her life to the child's future. But things took a dark turn when the girl reportedly got into a relationship with Rath and Sahu, both significantly older than her. Rajalaxmi objected strongly, causing growing friction between to police, the girl had earlier handed over some of Rajalaxmi's gold ornaments to Rath, who allegedly pawned them for around Rs 2.4 three accused smothered Rajalaxmi with pillows while she was at home. After killing her, they tried to cover it up,' the SP girl reportedly told neighbours and acquaintances that her mother had died of a heart attack. She then allegedly took the body to Puri and cremated it there, attempting to close the case before any questions were suspicion grew among Rajalaxmi's relatives, who later filed a complaint at the Paralakhemundi police station. During the investigation, police uncovered several pieces of evidence — including three mobile phones with incriminating messages, two pillows used in the murder, and about 30 grams of stolen gold ornaments.'All three — the girl, Rath, and Sahu — have been arrested,' the police said, adding that the investigation is InTrending Reel
Mint
17-05-2025
- Mint
Class 8 girl kills woman who rescued and adopted her when she was 3 days old in Odisha's Gajapati
The Odisha Police have arrested class 8 girl student and her two male friends from Gajapati district on Friday for allegedly murdering a woman who adopted the girl after rescuing her from a roadside when she was just three days old, PTI quoted a police officer as saying. According to the report, as quoted by the police, on 29 April the girl and her friends smothered the woman — identified as 54-year-old Rajalaxmi Kar — at her rented house in Paralakhemundi town. The police claimed the motive was allegedly her opposition to the girl's relationship with the two young men and to gain control of her property. Following the crime, the accused fabricated a story claiming Rajalaxmi had died of a heart attack. On 30 April, the accused cremated her body in Bhubaneswar, where some of her relatives resided. Since the victim had a history of heart disease, her kin , including her brother, believed the fabricated story, Gajapati SP Jatindra Kumar Panda said. The incident came to light when girl's uncle found her hidden mobile phone in Bhubaneswar, which contained Instagram Messenger chats with the two co-accused detailing their plan to murder Rajalaxmi and loot over 70 grams of gold ornaments along with ₹ 60,000 in cash. After the discovery, the deceased's brother Siba Prasad Mishra lodged an FIR at Paralakhemundi police station last Wednesday. The police arrested the three accused — temple priest Ganesh Rath (21), Dinesh Sahu (20), both from Paralakhemundi, and the deceased's 13-year-old adopted daughter. Police stated Rajalaxmi had adopted the girl after rescuing her as an abandoned infant in Bhubaneswar. The report added that after the girl got admission at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Paralakhemundi, the two shifted there and rented a house. When the girl developed a relationship with Rath and Sahu, her mother opposed it. But Rath allegedly instigated the girl to murder Rajalaxmi to seize her property and continue their relationship. On the evening of 29 April, the girl reportedly administered sleeping pills to Rajalaxmi. When the victim was unconscious, she summoned her two friends, who smothered the woman with pillows. She was taken to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead, said the police. Prior to the murder, the girl had some of Rajalaxmi's gold ornaments to Rath, who pawned them at a private finance company for around ₹ 2.4 lakh. He reportedly used the money to buy a motorcycle and travel across the state. Police, during the probe, recovered three mobile phones containing incriminating Instagram chat messages, two pillows used in the murder, and around 30 grams of the looted gold ornaments.
News18
17-05-2025
- News18
Rescued As A Newborn, Adopted Girl Kills Mother At 13 In Odisha
A 13-year-old girl in Odisha, with two male friends, killed her adoptive mother, Rajalaxmi Kar, over relationship objections and property. They were caught via Instagram messages. In a bone chilling incident, a 13-year-old girl killed her adoptive mother with the help of her two aides on April 29. The girl, a Class 8 student, was adopted by the victim when she was found abandoned on the roadside in Odisha at the age of three-day-old. According to media reports, the deceased has been identified as Rajalaxmi Kar (54). Reports citing police mentioned that the teen, along with her two male friends, allegedly conspired to kill the woman at their rented residence in Paralakhemundi town in Gajapati district last month. Police believe the motive behind the killing of Rajalaxmi was her opposition to her teen's relationship with the two young men and the desire to gain control over her property. It is learnt that the accused allegedly drugged Rajalaxmi with sleeping pills before smothering her with pillows. The woman was then shifted to a hospital where she was declared dead. The following day, she was cremated in Bhubaneswar in the presence of her relatives, who were informed that she had suffered a fatal heart attack. advetisement The exact matter related to the killing came to light after Rajalaxmi's brother, Siba Prasad Mishra, found the girl's mobile phone, which had been left behind in Bhubaneswar. Following the examination of the device, it was revealed that the girl had laid out the murder plan in detail in Instagram conversations. The chats included specific references to killing Rajalaxmi and taking possession of her gold ornaments and cash. Thereafter, Mishra lodged a police complaint in this regard on May 14 which subsequently led to the arrest of the three accused, the teenage girl, temple priest Ganesh Rath (21), and his friend Dinesh Sahu (20), both from the same town. The report citing Gajapati Superintendent of Police (SP) Jatindra Kumar Panda, reported that Rajalaxmi and her husband had found the infant on a roadside in Bhubaneswar nearly a decade ago. The couple, who were childless, adopted the baby and raised her as their own. Rajalaxmi's husband passed away just a year later. Since then, she raised the girl as a single mother. Several years ago, she relocated to Paralakhemundi so that her daughter could study at Kendriya Vidyalaya, enrolling her there and renting a house in town. The report claimed that later the girl allegedly entered into a relationship with Rath and Sahu. Rajalaxmi reportedly objected to the relationship, which triggered tensions between them. The NDTV report citing police mentioned that Rath allegedly instigated the teen to carry out the murder. It is suspected that Rath convinced her that by eliminating her mother, they could continue their relationship and gain access to her property. On the evening of April 29, the girl allegedly gave sleeping pills to the victim. Once Rajalaxmi lost consciousness, she called both the men. The trio then allegedly smothered Rajalaxmi with pillows. Notably, Rajalaxmi had a prior heart condition, so the claim was not questioned. Further, police seized about 30 grams of gold jewellery from the accused, along with three mobile phones and two pillows allegedly used in the murder. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : Bhubaneswar, India, India First Published: May 17, 2025, 14:39 IST
News18
17-05-2025
- News18
Odisha: 13-Year-Old Adopted Daughter Kills Mother For Objecting Her Multiple Affairs
Last Updated: A 13-year-old girl in Odisha, with two male friends, killed her adoptive mother, Rajalaxmi Kar, over relationship objections and property. They were caught via Instagram messages. In a bone chilling incident, a 13-year-old girl killed her adoptive mother with the help of her two aides. The girl, a Class 8 student, was adopted by the victim when she was found abandoned on the roadside in Odisha at the age of three. According to media reports, the deceased has been identified as Rajalaxmi Kar (54). Reports citing police mentioned that the teen, along with her two male friends, allegedly conspired to kill the woman at their rented residence in Paralakhemundi town in Gajapati district on April 29. Police believe the motive behind the killing of Rajalaxmi was her opposition to her teen's relationship with the two young men and the desire to gain control over her property. It is learnt that the accused allegedly drugged Rajalaxmi with sleeping pills before smothering her with pillows. The woman was then shifted to a hospital where she was declared dead. The following day, she was cremated in Bhubaneswar in the presence of her relatives, who were informed that she had suffered a fatal heart attack. The exact matter related to the killing came to light after Rajalaxmi's brother, Siba Prasad Mishra, found the girl's mobile phone, which had been left behind in Bhubaneswar. Following the examination of the device, it was revealed that the girl had laid out the murder plan in detail in Instagram conversations. The chats included specific references to killing Rajalaxmi and taking possession of her gold ornaments and cash. Thereafter, Mishra lodged a police complaint in this regard on May 14 which subsequently led to the arrest of the three accused, the teenage girl, temple priest Ganesh Rath (21), and his friend Dinesh Sahu (20), both from the same town. The report citing Gajapati Superintendent of Police (SP) Jatindra Kumar Panda, reported that Rajalaxmi and her husband had found the infant on a roadside in Bhubaneswar nearly a decade ago. The couple, who were childless, adopted the baby and raised her as their own. Rajalaxmi's husband passed away just a year later. Since then, she raised the girl as a single mother. Several years ago, she relocated to Paralakhemundi so that her daughter could study at Kendriya Vidyalaya, enrolling her there and renting a house in town. The report claimed that later the girl allegedly entered into a relationship with Rath and Sahu. Rajalaxmi reportedly objected to the relationship, which triggered tensions between them. The NDTV report citing police mentioned that Rath allegedly instigated the teen to carry out the murder. It is suspected that Rath convinced her that by eliminating her mother, they could continue their relationship and gain access to her property. On the evening of April 29, the girl allegedly gave sleeping pills to the victim. Once Rajalaxmi lost consciousness, she called both the men. The trio then allegedly smothered Rajalaxmi with pillows. Notably, Rajalaxmi had a prior heart condition, so the claim was not questioned. Further, police seized about 30 grams of gold jewellery from the accused, along with three mobile phones and two pillows allegedly used in the murder.
NDTV
17-05-2025
- NDTV
Abandoned As Baby On Roadside, Girl Grows Up To Kill Woman Who Adopted Her
New Delhi: She was adopted as a newborn by a woman who found her abandoned on the roadside in Odisha when she was just three years old. She grew up and killed her adoptive mother with the help of two men. According to the police, the 13-year-old Class 8 student, along with her two male friends, allegedly conspired to kill 54-year-old Rajalaxmi Kar, her adoptive mother, at their rented residence in Paralakhemundi town in Gajapati district on April 29. The motive, according to the police, was Rajalaxmi's opposition to her daughter's relationship with the two young men and the desire to gain control over her property. The accused allegedly drugged Rajalaxmi with sleeping pills before smothering her with pillows. The woman was then taken to a hospital where she was declared dead. The following day, her body was cremated in Bhubaneswar in the presence of her relatives, who were informed that she had died of a heart attack. The case remained hidden for over two weeks until Rajalaxmi's brother, Siba Prasad Mishra, found the girl's mobile phone, which had been left behind in Bhubaneswar. Examination of the device revealed Instagram conversations that laid out the murder plan in detail. The chats included specific references to killing Rajalaxmi and taking possession of her gold ornaments and cash. Following this discovery, Mr Mishra lodged a complaint at Paralakhemundi police station on May 14. The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the three accused, the teenage girl, temple priest Ganesh Rath (21), and his friend Dinesh Sahu (20), both from the same town. According to Gajapati Superintendent of Police (SP) Jatindra Kumar Panda, Rajalaxmi and her husband had found the infant girl on a roadside in Bhubaneswar nearly 14 years ago. The couple, who were childless, took the baby in and raised her as their own. Rajalaxmi's husband died just a year later. Since then, she had single-handedly raised the girl. Several years ago, she moved to Paralakhemundi so that her daughter could study at Kendriya Vidyalaya, enrolling her there and renting a house in town. Over time, the girl is said to have entered into a relationship with Rath and Sahu, both much older than her. Rajalaxmi reportedly objected to the relationship, leading to tensions between her and the girl. According to police, Rath allegedly instigated the girl to carry out the murder. According to the police, Rath convinced her that by killing Rajalaxmi, they could continue their relationship without opposition and gain access to her property. On the evening of April 29, the girl allegedly gave sleeping pills to her mother. Once Rajalaxmi was unconscious, she called Rath and Sahu. The three then allegedly smothered Rajalaxmi with pillows. The victim was rushed to a hospital where she was declared dead. The accused told family members and hospital staff that she had suffered a heart attack. Rajalaxmi had a prior heart condition, so the claim was not questioned. According to the police, the girl had earlier handed over some of Rajalaxmi's gold ornaments to Rath. He allegedly pawned them for approximately Rs 2.4 lakh. Police recovered about 30 grams of gold ornaments from the accused, along with three mobile phones and two pillows allegedly used in the crime.
