Residents in Mandya were shocked after the death of a 74-year-old woman who had reportedly spent nearly four decades begging. During a search of her home, relatives and local residents discovered cash savings amounting to approximately ₹8.4 lakh.
The money was reportedly stored in multiple sacks at the residence. The discovery surprised people in the neighbourhood because the woman had lived a very modest life while continuing to collect alms for many years.
The incident has attracted considerable attention in Karnataka, with residents discussing the unusual story of how the woman accumulated and preserved her savings over several decades.