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Crime
Jalandhar: 50 Lakh Rupees Withdrawn from Deceased's Account, Case Filed Against Stepmother and Associate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 03:16 PM
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Police in Jalandhar have recovered 50 lakh rupees withdrawn from a deceased man's bank account and have filed a criminal case against his stepmother and another individual.
Police in Jalandhar recovered a sum of 50 lakh rupees that had been withdrawn from the bank account of a deceased man. The withdrawal was traced to an unauthorized transaction that took place shortly before the victim’s death.
Following the discovery, investigators filed a criminal complaint against the deceased’s stepmother and a second person, alleging that they conspired to siphon the funds from the account. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local court.
The police have seized the relevant bank statements and are conducting a forensic audit to determine the exact chain of events. No further details about the identities of the accused have been released at this time.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of bank accounts of deceased persons in Punjab, prompting calls for stricter safeguards and clearer protocols for handling post‑mortem accounts.
Following the discovery, investigators filed a criminal complaint against the deceased’s stepmother and a second person, alleging that they conspired to siphon the funds from the account. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local court.
The police have seized the relevant bank statements and are conducting a forensic audit to determine the exact chain of events. No further details about the identities of the accused have been released at this time.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of bank accounts of deceased persons in Punjab, prompting calls for stricter safeguards and clearer protocols for handling post‑mortem accounts.