One held for retired teacher’s murder at Jangpura home

On Tuesday, police arrested a 24-year-old man named Ashrif from West Bengal's Cooch Behar in connection with the murder of a 69-year-old woman in Jangpura's Pant Nagar. Ashrif, who previously lived in the area with his family, is now being brought to Delhi, according to an officer familiar with the investigation.

The police believe Ashrif had intimate knowledge of the area and knew that the victim, Preeti Kumar, lived alone. It's alleged that Ashrif's plan was to flee to Nepal, an idea that his mother suspected. Despite her concerns, Ashrif fled when his mother alerted the police.

Ashrif's criminal history includes a three-year jail term for burglary. Earlier, two individuals were arrested for allegedly purchasing stolen property that Ashrif sold. The victim's body was discovered around 8 am on Friday by her daughter, Vijeta Arora, who had come to check on her.

According to police, the attack occurred between 3 am and 4 am, following a thorough house search. The assailant, believed to be Ashrif, waited patiently for Preeti to unlock the door early Friday morning. There were no signs of forced entry, suggesting a premeditated plan. The alleged murderer was seen wearing a face mask, a T-shirt, and capri pants.