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Younger sister of woman, friend held for murder

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: The younger sister of a woman and her friend were arrested here today for murdering the elder sibling at her house at Kavindapady and decamping with jewellery and cash, police said.

They said a 51-year-old woman was found murdered in her house some days back at Kavindapady and 13 sovereigns of gold jewellery and Rs 1.10 lakh cash missing from the house.

Investigations led to the arrest of the 47-year-old sister and her friend. They reportedly confessed they had done away with her with the help of two others, to get the jewellery and cash

A search is on to nab the other two persons, police said.

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First Published: Jun 04 2014 | 8:24 PM IST

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