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BENGALURU: Unable to repay debts incurred through online gambling, a 21-year-old youth allegedly strangled his 61-year-old neighbour to death, robbed her gold jewellery, stuffed her body into a suitcase, and dumped it in Thimmappana Lake in Ramohalli, a week ago. The police recovered the body on Tuesday afternoon.
The Kumbalagodu police have arrested the accused, identified as Gagan R, a resident of Challaghatta village in Kengeri. He is currently unemployed and had earlier worked at a petrol bunk. The victim is Jayamma (61).
According to the police, Gagan’s mother and Jayamma were friends. Jayamma would frequently visit their house to speak with the…