Youth held for killing woman beggar in Palamaner town - The HinduUpdated - September 04, 2026 07:38 pm IST - CHITTOORThe police on Friday arrested a youth for allegedly murdering an unidentified woman beggar in Palamaner town after she caught hold of him and raised an alarm when he attacked her in an inebriated condition.The accused, Satish Kumar of Ambedkar Nagar in Palamaner, was arrested at the Chittoor railway station. The police recovered a knife allegedly used in the crime.The woman, believed to be in her late 50s, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Siva Temple Street on September 1.According to the police, Satish took a knife from his house on August 31 after being reprimanded by his father while playing games. He later consumed liquor and went to an isolated place near T.K. Street, where a family friend questioned him and warned him that he would inform his father.Satish then allegedly went towards Siva Temple Street and kicked the woman beggar. When she caught hold of him and raised an alarm, he allegedly attacked her with the knife and fled.The police said Satish left for Chittoor soon after the incident. Based on scientific investigation, the police traced him to the railway station and arrested him.The accused will be produced before a court, the police said.Published - September 04, 2026 07:36 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }