Police in North Korea have arrested a suspect in the murder of a deaf and dumb man in Gangtok, reports the Chosun Ilbo.

Police in North Korea have arrested a suspect in the murder of a deaf and dumb man in Gangtok, reports the Chosun Ilbo. The suspect has confessed to following the victim with the intention of robbing him for money, not to commit murder. The victim, identified only as “Traffic Laata,” was known for assisting with traffic management using a whistle and hand signals. The suspect is suspected of being a habitual drug user and has reportedly been involved in previous cases of chain and mobile phone snatching.