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- Tirupati police have arrested railway loco pilot Pasam Rupesh Kumar for the alleged murder of 69-year-old M. Jyothi, who was found dead at her Sai Nagar home on July 14.
- Police say he killed her while stealing 90 grams of gold jewellery and ₹47,000 in cash to clear his debts, after gaining her confidence to enter her house.
- He allegedly tried to hide his identity by stealing a colleague's two-wheeler, faking its number plate, and disguising himself as a burqa-clad woman with a face mask and helmet.
- Officers said digital footprints, CCTV footage and surveillance cameras helped identify him, and they recovered ornaments worth ₹12 lakh from him.
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- Whether the stolen cash is also recovered
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Named India · Krishnapatnam station · M. Jyothi · Sai Nagar · Tirupati · L. Subbarayudu · Pasam Rupesh Kumar · Police
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