ST ANDREW, Jamaica — The police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of Indian businessman Rakesh Talreja, who was shot dead during a robbery at his Cherry Gardens home in St Andrew on Thursday, February 9.

Investigators, acting on information yesterday, reportedly spotted a Nissan Tiida motorcar that fit the description of the car that was allegedly used in the robbery and subsequent murder of Talreja.

The vehicle was intercepted on Deanery Road in Kingston and the driver was arrested. Further investigations led the officers to an address in the Kingston East area, where the other two men were held and placed in custody, the Corporate Communications Unit today reported.

On February 9, Talreja and a friend were at his home when four men entered his premises and proceeded to rob them, after which the men opened fire on the two. Talreja was pronounced dead at hospital while his friend was treated and released.

Investigations continue.