Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore
Bangalore, Apr 2: The alleged killers of Nitish Bera, a Kolkata-based jeweller who was kidnapped and later found murdered near Dobbespet, were reportedly arrested by Bangalore police in Tirupati on late Sunday, April 1 night .
On March 27, Avenue road jeweller 36-year-old Nitish Bera who owned a shop, BRN Jewellers, was kidnapped after surrendering gold from his shop as well as from his house. His body was later found near Dobbespet.
Pic : Bera with his wife and kid
According to police sources, the kidnappers killed him fearing that Bera would reveal their identity to the police. It is almost sure that he was kidnapped for gold and diamonds.
The three alleged kidnappers fled to Tirupati and were staying iny a lodge.
Police have reportedly recovered one kg of gold from them.
Police could not reveal more details as investigation is still going on. They are also looking at the possibility of more people being involved.
The kidnappers took Bera in a car, and throwing chilly powder to his eyes strangled him to death, said police sources.
More details awaited.