‘Asked for gold, cash back’: Gujarat woman strangled with clutch wire by ex-domestic help she trusted for 15 years

Published on March 30, 2026

A 36-year-old woman from Palanpur, Gujarat, was brutally murdered domestic help, whom she had trusted for over 15 years. The shocking incident unfolded over a dispute related to gold, silver jewelry, and cash, which the victim had reportedly lent to the accused.

According to local authorities, the woman had developed a close relationship with the accused, who had been employed in her household for many years. However, the dynamic turned deadly when the accused allegedly demanded the return of valuables that she claimed were rightfully hers. The situation escalated, revealing a broader conspiracy involving the woman’s husband and two other accomplices.

On the day of the murder, the woman was reported missing , which prompted police action. Investigators later uncovered that her husband, in collusion with the accused and the additional suspects, had plotted the crime. The plan was to eliminate the woman to settle the financial disputes they had regarding the borrowed items.

Authorities revealed that the woman met her tragic fate when she was strangled with a clutch wire. After the murder, the conspirators attempted to dispose of the body, further complicating the investigation.

Community members expressed their disbelief at the betrayal, noting the trust that had existed between the victim and her domestic help. “It’s unimaginable that someone could do this to a person who treated them like family,” commented a neighbor.

The investigation is ongoing, with police conducting thorough inquiries to apprehend all parties involved in the crime. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about trust and safety within domestic relationships.

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