Man shoots his sister dead over property dispute, arrested

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 12 2014 | 9:15 PM IST
A 33-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting his sister dead over property dispute in Najafgarh area of southwest Delhi, police said today.
The accused has been identified as Khilender alias Kala, and polioce has recovered a pistol from his possession.
"There was a property dispute between Khilender and his sister Vidya following which he hatched a plan to eliminate her. On July 7, Khilender shot dead Vidya when she was going to her home," said a senior police officer.
Officer also said they got information that Khilender was coming towards Jharonda Kalan on July 10. Acting on tip-off, police laid a trap and arrested him.
Police have recovered a pistol from his possession and accused has confessed to crime, he added.
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First Published: Jul 12 2014 | 9:15 PM IST

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