Pathankot: Two youths have been arrested for allegedly murdering an 82-year-old woman and robbing her jewellery in Anandpur Tanki area here, police said on Tuesday.

The accused identified as Dinesh and Manav, in their mid 20s, were habitual gamblers who were under heavy debt, Pathankot SSP Rakesh Kaushal said. Dinesh, a plumber had worked at victim Parsni Devi's house few days back and noticed her wearing valuable jewellery, the SSP said.