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An 88-year-old woman, R. Avudaiyammal, died in a Tirunelveli hospital on Monday after being brutally attacked in her Panagudi home on Saturday night. Neighbors discovered her with severe head, neck, and body injuries after hearing her screams. A steel bureau in the house was found open, suggesting robbery as a motive. Police are investigating CCTV footage and have identified a suspect who was seen near her house.

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Elderly Woman Dies After Brutal Home Invasion in Tirunelveli

TIRUNELVELI, India – An 88-year-old woman has died following a violent attack in her home in Panagudi, Tirunelveli district. R. Avudaiyammal, who lived alone on South Car Street, was discovered by neighbors on Saturday night after they heard her screams.

Police reports indicate that Ms. Avudaiyammal sustained severe injuries to her head, neck, and body. She was immediately transported to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries on Monday.

Investigators believe the attack may have been a robbery gone wrong, as a steel bureau in the house was found open.

“We are actively pursuing all leads in this case,” said a police spokesperson. “We have reviewed CCTV footage from the area and have identified a person of interest who was seen loitering near Ms. Avudaiyammal’s residence.”

Authorities are currently searching for the suspect and urge anyone with information to contact the Panagudi police. The investigation is ongoing.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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