Two Elderly Women Found Dead in Central Delhi Home, Investigation Underway
Delhi: Two elderly women, 80, found dead inside Rajinder Nagar home
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Two elderly women, aged around 80, were discovered dead in their home in New Rajinder Nagar, Central Delhi. The police were alerted by a maid who noticed a foul smell. Initial investigations found no signs of forced entry or foul play, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem.
- 01The deceased women are identified as Chandra Kanta and Saroj Bala, both around 80 years old.
- 02The police received a report of a foul smell from the house at approximately 10:30 AM.
- 03No signs of forced entry or disturbance were found in the residence, indicating a lack of foul play.
- 04One of the women reportedly suffered from asthma, while the other was unmarried and related as a sister-in-law.
- 05The bodies have been sent to RML Hospital for post-mortem under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
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On Thursday morning, two elderly women were found deceased in their home located in New Rajinder Nagar, Central Delhi. The discovery was made after a maid, who had not attended work for two days, reported a foul smell emanating from the house. Upon police arrival, the bodies of Chandra Kanta and Saroj Bala, both approximately 80 years old, were found inside the residence—one on a bed and the other on the floor. Investigators noted no signs of forced entry or disturbance within the home, suggesting no foul play. Preliminary inquiries indicated that the women had lived together for an extended period, with one suffering from asthma. The Crime Team and Forensic Science Laboratory were involved in the investigation, and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem to determine the cause of death. Legal actions will follow based on the post-mortem findings, as authorities continue to explore all possible angles in the case.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety and well-being of elderly individuals living alone in urban areas like Delhi.
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