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Crime
73-year-old Chunnilal Mali arrested for wife’s murder in Kota Rural district
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 10:45 PM
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Rajasthan police have arrested 73‑year‑old Chunnilal Mali, charging him with the murder of his 70‑year‑old wife Kamalabai Mali in Kota Rural district.
Police in Kota Rural district of Rajasthan announced the closure of a two‑and‑a‑half‑month‑old blind murder case. Investigators identified 73‑year‑old Chunnilal Mali as the prime suspect and took him into custody on charges of killing his wife, Kamalabai Mali, who was 70 years old.
According to the police statement, the investigation revealed that the homicide was premeditated, and forensic evidence linked the suspect to the crime scene. The arrest was made after a thorough inquiry that included witness interviews and examination of the victim’s residence.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the motive or the legal proceedings that will follow. The case will now be forwarded to the district court for trial, where Chunnilal Mali will face murder charges under the Indian Penal Code.
The police urged the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations and assured that any additional information will be acted upon promptly.
According to the police statement, the investigation revealed that the homicide was premeditated, and forensic evidence linked the suspect to the crime scene. The arrest was made after a thorough inquiry that included witness interviews and examination of the victim’s residence.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the motive or the legal proceedings that will follow. The case will now be forwarded to the district court for trial, where Chunnilal Mali will face murder charges under the Indian Penal Code.
The police urged the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations and assured that any additional information will be acted upon promptly.