Hisar: The woman whose body was found in a village field in Hisar district on June 15 was killed by her neighbour to avoid repaying a Rs 4 lakh loan, police said on Wednesday after arresting him.Police identified the accused as Harpal, a resident of Prem Nagar, Hansi. Police said Paso Devi, the victim, had repeatedly asked him to return the money she had lent him following the sale of a plot some time ago. On the night of the incident, Harpal allegedly took the woman in an e-rickshaw. After stopping for tea, the two headed towards agricultural fields near Kharar village, where the accused allegedly strangled her before fleeing. Tyre marks found at the spot, CCTV footage from nearby areas and other technical evidence helped police crack the case. MSID:: 131802306 413 |
