The Delhi Police on Monday said that the bodies of an elderly couple were found at their home in the national capital’s Gokulpuri area, adding that the victims were likely murdered during a robbery attempt at their residence.

A senior official said that the victims, identified as 72-year-old Radheshyam Varma and his wife Reena Devi (78), were found murdered in the bedroom of their home on the ground floor of the building in Govindpuri area.

He said the police were informed about the incident by the slain couple’s son, Ravi Varma, who lives in the same building on the first floor, adding that Radheshyam Varma was an ex-government school teacher where he had retired as vice principal.

Giving details, the officer said that prima facie, it appears to be a case of robbery and murder as Rs 4 lakh in cash, which the couple had received as advance following a property sale, and jewelry was found missing from the deceased victims’ residence.

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The officer said that Ravi Varma, also a teacher by profession, was called in for questioning and told the police that his deceased parents had recently received rupees five and a half lakh in advance from a buyer who had agreed to buy their house.

Inquiries were also made from other members of the deceased couple’s family who revealed that Rs 4.5 lakhs in cash and jewelry were missing from their house.

Local reports quoting eyewitnesses claimed that Ravi had allegedly visited his parents’ house at around 10:30 pm on Sunday, however, its unknown if he has told the police about this.

Officials said that signs of breaking and entering were found at the victims’ home which signals that the assailants forced their way inside the premises and robbed the place after killing the elderly couple.

An official said the police is scanning nearby security camera footage to identify the culprits, adding that a case has been registered in this regard and further investigation is ongoing.

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