Elderly woman found strangled in her house

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 17 2014 | 10:55 PM IST
A 63-year-old woman was found strangled inside her house in east Delhi's Jagatpuri this afternoon.
Police suspect Mohini Gupta was killed for resisting robbery as her house has been found ransacked. Her Family members told police that Rs 3-4 lakh cash and jewellery worth Rs 5-6 lakh were missing from the house.
Mohini Gupta lived with her husband Rajkumar and three children in Hazara Park. Rajkumar is a jeweller in central Delhi's Chandni Chowk.
The incident came to light this afternnon when her domestic help reacherd her home. As Mohini gave failed to respond to his call, he informed some neighbours. Later, police were informed about the incident.
Police suspect insider role as they have not found signs of any forced entry into the house, a senior police officer.
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First Published: Feb 17 2014 | 10:55 PM IST

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