Tragic End: Elderly Woman Robbed and Killed After Accepting Lift Offer

An elderly woman fell victim to a horrifying crime after she accepted a ride from a stranger who promised to drop her at her destination. The man, identified as Zeeshan, led her to a secluded forested area where he allegedly killed her to steal her belongings, including Rs 2,000 and a mobile phone.

The police uncovered the incident after the woman's body, later identified as Kashmiri Devi, was discovered along the Sherkot-Afzalgarh road. Utilizing CCTV footage and information from local informants, the authorities tracked down the suspect.

Upon being apprehended, Zeeshan purportedly opened fire on the police, resulting in a retaliatory response that injured him. While in custody, the suspect confessed to his intentions of robbery and the murder of the elderly woman in the forest.