Mandya Beggar Found With Rs 3.5 Lakh Saved From Years Of Begging

Mandya has witnessed another unusual case involving a beggar whose modest home turned out to contain a substantial amount of saved money. A total of Rs 3.5 lakh in coins and small denomination currency notes was found at the residence of an elderly woman in Srirangapatna.

The money came to light when a team led by astrologer Bhanu Prakash Sharma visited the woman, identified as Savitramma, who has reportedly been unwell. The team helped her with bathing and basic care before cleaning her house. During the cleaning work, they came across a bag containing a large quantity of coins and currency notes.

The discovery initially appeared to be a collection of loose change. However, once the money was separated and counted, the total came to around Rs 3.5 lakh. The amount reportedly consisted largely of coins and Rs 10 and Rs 20 notes, suggesting that the money had been accumulated gradually over a long period.

Savitramma had reportedly depended on begging to meet her daily needs. Her mother had also lived a similar life and passed away a few months ago. The two had previously survived by asking for money from people in the area.

Savitramma is now facing health problems and requires care. Her condition prompted Bhanu Prakash Sharma and his team to step in and clean her surroundings. The cash was discovered unexpectedly during that effort.

The incident has attracted attention because it comes soon after another similar discovery in Mandya city. A beggar named Noor Unnisa, who recently died, was found to have accumulated Rs 8.40 lakh at her rented home in the Guttalu area.

Noor had lived with her sister, and both women were unmarried. After her sister died around two years ago, Noor reportedly continued living alone and supported herself through begging. Following her death, relatives reportedly discovered the large amount of money kept inside the house.

The two incidents have raised questions about how some elderly people living in difficult circumstances manage to save significant amounts over many years. In Noor’s case, the discovery of the money after her death also led to criticism from sections of the public, with questions being raised about the lack of support she received while she was alive.

The latest discovery involving Savitramma is different in one important respect. She is still alive, and the money was found while people were helping her with basic care and cleaning her home.

For now, the discovery has become another talking point in Mandya and Srirangapatna, where the stories of elderly beggars saving large sums have surprised many residents.