Jaisalmer, Apr 19 (PTI) Rajasthan Police on Sunday claimed to have solved the murder of an elderly couple in Mohangarh area of Jaisalmer district by arresting two accused who allegedly committed the crime with the intent of robbery.
Superintendent of Police Abhishek Shivhare said the police arrested Suresh, 19, and Yogesh, 24, both residents of Jaisalmer district, who executed the double murder to loot valuables from the victims, they said.
The bodies of an elderly couple were found inside their house in the Mohangarh area of Jaisalmer district on Saturday morning, police said.
The deceased were identified as Lakharam, 90, and his wife, Reshma, 85. The couple had no children and lived alone in the house.
The bodies were discovered by Lakharam’s nephew when he visited their house. Lakharam’s body was found lying in the courtyard, while his wife’s body was inside the room.
Silver anklets worn by Reshma were missing from her legs. Some footprints were also noticed around the house, which raised suspicion that the couple might have been killed during a robbery.
The SP said that further interrogation of the accused is underway and a detailed investigation is in progress. PTI COR SDA SHS SHS
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