Vadodara: Deputy Commissioner of Police Leena Patil said the police have charged a 20-year-old male with the incident in a housing society in the Tarsali Road area at about 4 a.m.
A 71-year-old woman was tragically stabbed to death and robbed by a man who allegedly ran errands for her in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Sunday.
The incident took place in the early hours at a housing society in the Tarsali Road area, as confirmed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Leena Patil.
Incident Details
The crime occurred around 4 am, and the police were alerted at approximately 5 am. The elderly woman, identified as Sukhjitkaur, was rushed to a private hospital where she succumbed to her injuries due to excessive bleeding.
Perpetrator and Arrest
The police have arrested 20-year-old Vishal Saroj in connection with the incident.
Saroj, a resident of the same neighborhood, had been missing since May 14, prompting his family to file a missing person report. Saroj reportedly took his father’s ATM and other bank cards.
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DCP Patil stated that Saroj frequently visited the elderly couple’s home to run errands.
On the night of the crime, Saroj cut off the power supply to the house, causing the air conditioner to stop working. When Sukhjitkaur stepped out to check the power issue, Saroj attacked her in the dark, slitting her throat and fleeing with her jewelry.
Escape and Arrest
After committing the crime, Saroj went to a petrol pump and called a friend to help him escape. The crime branch sleuths examined CCTV footage and noticed Saroj’s suspicious behavior at the petrol pump. This led to his capture by the police.
Police Investigation
According to the police, the victim and her husband, Harwinder Singh, 73, lived alone in their apartment. When Harwinder came out of the apartment, he found his wife lying in a pool of blood and immediately alerted the neighbors.
Official Statement
DCP Leena Patil confirmed that Saroj is the sole perpetrator of the crime.
The investigation revealed that he exploited his familiarity with the elderly couple to execute the robbery and murder.
This heinous act has shocked the local community, highlighting the vulnerability of elderly residents and the importance of trust and safety within neighborhoods. The police are continuing their investigation to ensure justice for Sukhjitkaur and her family.
