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66-yr-old woman found murdered in Central Delhi

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 19 2014 | 1:16 AM IST
An elderly woman was found dead and her residence ransacked in West Patel Nagar area of Central Delhi this evening, police said.
66-year-old Savitri Devi was allegedly murdered when she was alone at home, they said, adding, robbery could be the motive behind the crime.
The incident came to light around 8 PM when Devi found dead by her daughter-in-law upon her return from the market.
It seems that the woman was killed around 7 PM when she was alone at home. The entry of the accused into the house did not seem forced, a police official said.
A case of murder has been registered and further investigation is on. Police is questioning family members and neighbours and examining CCTV footage of the area, he said.

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First Published: Jun 19 2014 | 1:16 AM IST

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