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Murder accused arrested within 24 hours

Last Updated 01 April 2019, 17:09 IST

Within 24 hours of the murder of a lone woman at Kelagina Mekeri, the police have arrested two persons on Monday.

Usha is the woman who was murdered. Likhita and M S Ravi of Abburukatte village, the accused, were attested at Somwarpet bus stand.

Usha, who was a patient, was murdered at her home and her valuables was looted by the duo. The accused decamped with a gold chain, ear ornaments, a ring and cash.

A complaint was filed by Usha’s brother Charan Kumar.

Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar said that the accused sketched the plot 15 days ago. A bike used for the crime and the stolen gold ornaments have been seized.

Gun thief arrested

A man who had decamped with a gun in Napoklu police station limits was also arrested. K C Ashok from Naladi village near Kakkabbe is the arrested. The gun has been recovered from the accused, the SP said in a press meet.

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(Published 01 April 2019, 16:56 IST)

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