India, June 29 -- An 85-year-old woman from Alibag, who was reported missing after her family lost contact with her, was allegedly strangled to death by two relatives for gold ornaments weighing six to seven grams, approximately valued at Rs.1 lakh, police said.

The victim, identified as Sunanda Laxman Patil, lived alone in a tribal hamlet in Alibag taluka. Concerned family members approached the police after her mobile phone became unreachable and she could not be traced.

During the investigation, police uncovered evidence suggesting that Patil had been targeted in a planned robbery and murder. The accused, identified as Andarsh Hiraji Shedge, 32, and Ritesh Naresh Lohar, 20, are related to the victim and allegedly conspired to steal h...