Three Indians jailed in Oman for killing colleague

Three Indians have been convicted for killing their colleague in Oman for demanding back the money which the trio owed him.

The crime took place on April 16, 2009 and all three confessed to killing their colleague during the trial. They have been charged of murder, indulging in nefarious activities and residing illegally in the country, Times of Oman reported.

The main accused, along with his friends had murdered their colleague for demanding USD 779 (300 Omani riyals) back, which the main accused had taken as loan.

According to reports, the three lured the victim to an area near the old Indian embassy premises where the three had alcohal and later they murdered him during a brawl.
The identities of the victim and the convicts have not been revealed yet.

Reports said the accused switched off the victim’s cell-phone and also took away 4,000 Indian rupees and 50 Omani riyals from his pocket.

The victim’s body was found by the police on April 17, 2009 following which the accused were arrested.