70-year-old Indian-origin woman murdered by Myanmar maid in Singapore
A 70-year-old Indian-origin woman in Singapore has been allegedly murdered at her home by a 23-year-old maid Zin Mar Nwe from Myanmar, police said. Mehrotra Shashi was found lying motionless in her 12th story unit in Choa Chu Kang North housing estate on June 25. If found guilty of committing murder, Nwe will face the death penalty under the Singaporean law. Here's more.
Accused is remanded for psychiatric evaluation
Reportedly, Nwe appeared via a video-link from the Central Police Division, where she is being held in remand. The accused is remanded for psychiatric evaluation for a week and has been denied bail, The Straits Times reported. The alleged murder was discovered after police received a call, requesting for assistance at the unit. Nwe will be back in court on July 4.
