Indian arrested over Philippine tourist's murder

Uzbekistan News.Net
Thursday 18th March, 2010 (IANS)

Singapore police said Thursday they arrested a 34-year-old Indian man in connection with the murder of Philippine tourist Roselyn Reyes Pascua.

Pascua, 30, came to Singapore about three weeks ago to visit friends and relatives.

She was stabbed to death and found in her rented room Monday.

The suspect, who was not identified, would be charged with murder and, if convicted, faced the death penalty, a police statement said.

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Anonymous
03-18-10, 11:07 AM

Indian arrested over Philippine tourist's murder

very nice to hear a culprit is caught.

Galena
03-19-10, 07:05 AM

Indian arrested over Philippine tourist's murder

Congratulations to the government of Singapore for a swift arrest. Your good governance is well applauded. I hope the Phil. government will learn some lessons from Singapore on how to manage a country focusing on honesty, economy, education & poverty.

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