New Delhi [India]: A landlord and his son were arrested on Saturday for allegedly thrashing and killing a 44-year-old widow tenant over the suspicion of theft in Mehrauli, Delhi Police said.
The incident was reported on Saturday under the limits of Mehrauli police station.
The deceased identified as Manju Goel was living in a rented house in Mehrauli area for the last six months. She was working as a domestic help to earn her daily needs.
According to the family, her landlord Satish Pahwa accused Manju of stealing huge cash from the house, following which, the landlord thrashed her mercilessly.
“We got a call at around 8 am on Saturday. Her landlord informed that she (deceased) has committed theft in the house and they have beaten her,” said Mukesh Jindal, the deceased’s brother.
After receiving the call, Jindal with his wife and a friend reached there and found Manju in a very serious condition.
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