Noor, a 69-year-old woman who had spent years begging on the streets and at traffic circles of Mandya city, specifically in Sabdariyabad Mohalla on Guttalu Road, passed away recently due to age-related illness. The community was left astonished by the discovery of a significant sum of money, reportedly exceeding ₹8 lakh, found in her possession after her demise. This wealth comprised bags filled with coins stored at her home and funds deposited in her bank account. Multiple reports from local news outlets, including Udayavani, Vijaya Karnataka, and The Times of India, indicated the amount to be around ₹8.40 to ₹8.50 lakh. However, one source, UNITED NEWS OF INDIA, claimed the savings were even higher, potentially between ₹30 lakh and ₹40 lakh. The unusual finding has sparked widespread discussion among residents, especially given that Noor had often claimed to have been abandoned by her family and lived in poverty. Her relatives from Bengaluru reportedly arrived to perform her last rites and subsequently counted the money, leading to a division of the savings among them. The incident highlights the complex lives of individuals living on the margins of society and raises questions about their circumstances and hidden resources. The Mandya East Police Station has jurisdiction over the matter, but no official complaint or objection has been lodged regarding the cash or its distribution.
