An 85-year-old woman died after being allegedly raped in her home in Hafizganj, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday, according to police reports.

The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Rakesh, a local resident, has been apprehended. Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya stated that the woman lived alone following the deaths of her husband and son. Her brother and sister-in-law reside nearby, and her daughter-in-law lives with them.

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Arya mentioned that the daughter-in-law, upon visiting the victim’s home around 1 pm, was shocked to find Rakesh assaulting her mother-in-law. When the daughter-in-law raised an alarm, Rakesh fled the scene, prompting the family to alert the authorities immediately. Unfortunately, the elderly woman succumbed to her injuries shortly after.

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The police arrived at the scene and arrested Rakesh. Arya noted that the suspect, an alcoholic, is currently under interrogation. A panel has been assigned to perform the post-mortem examination of the deceased.