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Wife of Former Punjab AAG Strangled in Mohali Home During Suspected Robbery

Police question the longtime domestic help in a probe focused on a suspected robbery.

Overview

  • Ashok Kumari, 66, was found dead at the Phase-5 residence Tuesday morning, and the housekeeper was discovered tied to a chair.
  • CCTV from neighboring houses shows two masked men entering around 11:40 pm Monday and leaving about 45 minutes later carrying a bag.
  • Investigators say the house was ransacked and are working to confirm what cash and jewellery were taken.
  • Police detained the help, Neeraj, 25, after his account of being struck showed no visible injuries, and they describe his role as highly suspicious.
  • Her husband, senior advocate Krishna Kumar Goyal, was in Muscat visiting their daughter and is expected to arrive in Delhi on Wednesday.