Probe is underway, say cops. (Representational)
Thane:
Police has arrested a person from Dombivli within the district for allegedly killing a 65-year-old girl and stealing her jewelry to repay the money owed incurred in on-line cricket betting, an official mentioned on Saturday.
Asha Arvind Raikar, resident of Kopar space, was discovered choked in her flat on Friday, mentioned deputy commissioner of police (zone III) Sachin Gunjal.
CCTV footage confirmed that Satish Vichare (28), resident of the identical constructing, had entered her flat on Thursday afternoon.
Throughout questioning, he allegedly instructed police that he was hooked on on-line cricket betting and indebted to the tune of Rs 60,000.
To get cash, he determined to rob the lady, Vichare allegedly instructed police.
After allegedly strangulating Raikar, he stole her chain and earrings earlier than locking the flat from outdoors and fleeing, the police official mentioned, including that probe was underway.
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