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Niece Suspected in Investor's Robbery-Murder
2 Sep
Summary
- Investor found dead in Rohini home; Rs 1.5 lakh cash stolen.
- Niece, two associates detained in connection with the crime.
- Police investigating sequence of events and exact roles of accused.
A 60-year-old investor, Rakesh Khanna, was discovered dead at his residence in Delhi's Rohini on Tuesday evening, following a reported house theft. His home had been ransacked, with an estimated Rs 1.5 lakh in cash and gold jewelry missing.
Police have detained Khanna's 23-year-old niece, Simran Taneja, a primary school teacher, along with two alleged associates, Chirag (22) and Paras (19). Investigators suspect Taneja planned the robbery and death with her accomplices.
Authorities believe the group conducted a reconnaissance of the property on Sunday before three individuals entered the house on Tuesday evening to commit the robbery, while another allegedly stood guard. Preliminary findings indicate no visible external injuries on the deceased.
Further investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events and the precise role of each individual involved. An additional associate, Himanshu, remains at large, and police are actively pursuing his arrest and the recovery of the remaining stolen items.
