New Delhi, February 19 Police have arrested two young men for allegedly murdering a woman during a robbery in the Jyoti Nagar area of northeast Delhi, officials said on Thursday.
The two arrested men have been identified as Umesh (21) and Vipin (22), both residents of Nand Nagri.
Police have also recovered the victim's stolen jewelry and the murder weapon, along with a motorcycle.
"It was a case with very little evidence, but sustained investigation helped the team to solve the case," the police officer said.
The breakthrough came after field inquiries, with Umesh being apprehended first. During interrogation, he admitted his involvement in the crime and revealed the identity of his accomplice, Vipin, leading to his arrest as well, the officer said.
According to the police, both men were facing financial difficulties due to unpaid loans, and they conspired to commit a robbery to overcome their problems.
During the incident, they murdered Vimal Devi (55) in her house in the Amar Colony area. The victim was found with severe head injuries and cuts on her hands on February 15.
Police said further investigation is ongoing to establish the complete sequence of events leading to the murder. During the incident, Vimal's husband, Mahabir, was out of Delhi for some work.
The couple's two sons live separately with their respective families, they added.