40 years begging, Rs 8.4 lakh in sacks: Karnataka woman leaves family stunned after death

In Mandya, Karnataka, a 70-year-old woman named Noorunnisa lived a life of hardship for over four decades. Her mental illness forced her to beg for money at traffic junctions. Upon her death inside her rented home, a shocking secret was revealed: 10 hidden sacks containing Rs 8.40 lakh in cash. Her family and neighbours were left stunned by this discovery.

Neighbors noticed she hadn't left her home for days and found her lifeless body after entering her house. As they cleaned the premises, they discovered the hidden cash envelopes, untouched for decades. The family temporarily handed the money to a local mosque for safekeeping and counting after the news spread. Upon a two-day audit, the total was confirmed to be Rs 8.4 lakh.

The mosque officials returned the entire amount to the family, who vowed to distribute it among the needy relatives. Noor had never allowed anyone inside the room where the cash was found, never speaking to anyone but standing at the door. She lived alone after her unmarried sister passed away two years ago, constantly begging for survival.