Auto driver held for murdering couple after theft

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad
Last Updated : Nov 07 2014 | 10:00 PM IST
An auto driver accused of murdering an elderly couple and decamping with their gold and other valuables from their residence here was today arrested within 24 hours of the crime, police said.
Accused Mohammad Faheemuddin had allegedly murdered V Simhadri (62) and his wife V Sulochana (60) last evening at their residence in Hydershakota area before stealing their gold ornaments and cell phones, they said.
The old couple used to hire the accused auto driver, who alongwith his acquaintance, used to visit their house frequently, police said.
"After establishing a close association with them, Faheemuddin came to know that the couple are alone and financially well off. Faheemuddin, who was facing severe financial crisis, hatched a plan to commit theft in their house," a release from Cyberabad Police said.
Accordingly, he entered their house at 5 pm yesterday and brutally murdered the couple and ran way with gold and other valuables, police said.
Acting on a tip-off, police laid a trap and arrested him today.
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First Published: Nov 07 2014 | 10:00 PM IST