Ludhiana, April 9 -- The cold-blooded murder of a 52-year-old furniture and electronic shop owner Ram Dhani Tiwari, in Dhandari's Durga Colony, was the result of a botched robbery attempt by a gang of 11 robbers who were unaware that the victim was sleeping inside his shop during the night.

The assailants had entered the premises through the rooftop during the intervening night of March 24 and 25, intending only to commit theft. However, when Tiwari awoke and attempted to intervene, the accused tied his legs, gagged him, and ultimately strangled him to death after he tried to resist.

As of now, police have arrested two of the accused including - Nand Lal Paswan of Machhi Market and Jeet Lal alias Master of Dhandari Khurd. A manhunt is u...