Robbers kill aged woman in Palitana

Rajkot: Three robbers were detained on Monday for allegedly strangling a 60-year-old woman to death in Palitana of Bhavnagar three months ago.
Police said Mukesh Mer (30), Vikram Mudia (34) and Vanraj Dabhi (35) had entered into the house of Ramu Thakor with the intention of robbing her. The accused had allegedly strangled Thakor. However, they could not find any valuables or cash to loot.
“The trio were traced on the basis of their cellphones’ locations near the crime spot,” said V V Odedara, inspector with Bhavnagar local crime branch.
“The accused confessed that Thakor used to boast about gold jewellery she possessed in her neighbourhood. This had given them the idea of looting her,” added Odedara.