A 69-year-old woman who survived by begging in Karnataka's Mandya left behind savings of around Rs 8.40 lakh. After Noor died of age-related illness, bags containing coins and currency notes were found at her home, along with money in her bank account.
A 69-year-old woman, who has been identified as Noor, survived by begging on the streets of Mandya in Karnataka has left behind savings of around Rs 8.40 lakh, according to a report by the Times of India. The discovery came after her death, when family members and local residents found bags containing coins and currency notes at her home and also checked her bank balance.
The woman, also referred to as Hoor or Hoor Unnisa in some local reports. She lived in the Sabdariyabad Mohalla area on Guttalu Road in Mandya and was known to earn her living by begging on city streets and at traffic junctions. After she died due to age-related illness, her family members and local residents carried out her last rites. It was later, while checking her belongings, that bags containing a large number of coins and currency notes were found.
Reports said Noor had spent years saving the money she received while begging instead of spending all of it. When the cash and coins found at her home were counted and combined with the money in her bank account, her total savings were reported to be around Rs 8.40 lakh.
The discovery has sparked widespread interest on social media, with some viral posts and reports claiming that more than Rs 30 lakh was found in over 30 sacks at her home. However, these figures appear to be based on early estimates or ongoing counting and are not consistently supported by police-linked reporting.
The more firmly reported figure, cited by several news organisations and attributed to the counting of money and bank deposits, is Rs 8.40 lakh. A police official quoted by local media said the amount included money stored in bags and funds held in her bank account.
Some later reports claimed that counting of additional bags was still underway, meaning the exact amount of money found at the property may require further clarification.
A lifetime of savings
According to reports, Noor lived alone and had reportedly been collecting coins and small-denomination notes over several years. What appeared to be a modest daily income gradually turned into a substantial amount.
Her story has triggered a debate online. Some people expressed sadness that she had accumulated such savings but apparently continued living a difficult life. Others saw it as an example of how small amounts, saved consistently over a long period, can grow into a significant sum.
There were also calls for the money to be used for charitable purposes, although decisions regarding the deceased woman's property would depend on her legal heirs and applicable inheritance procedures.
Police say no criminal case registered
Police said no criminal case was registered in connection with Noor's death, as she died of natural or age-related causes. Reports also said that her relatives became involved after her death and that the money was counted following the discovery at her home.
One report said the money was distributed among family members, while another claimed that part of it was donated to a mosque. However, details about the final distribution vary between reports and should be treated cautiously unless confirmed by the family or authorities.
A story that has left Mandya talking
The story of Noor has become a major talking point because of the contrast between her public life and the savings discovered after her death. For years, she was reportedly seen begging on the streets of Mandya, while quietly collecting coins and notes and keeping part of her money aside.
Her death has now brought that private habit of saving into public view. Beyond the surprise surrounding the amount, the incident has also prompted wider conversations about poverty, financial security, loneliness in old age and the value people attach to money.
