Police in Dehradun have arrested a suspect after an elderly couple and their housemaid were killed in an alleged attack at their home, Uttarakhand SSP Pramendra Singh Doval said.
The victims were identified as Ramesh Chawla, his wife Rajni Chawla and their housemaid, Sheela. According to the police account, all three were attacked with a screwdriver.
Information about the incident was received at around 3:06 AM PM. When police reached the location, local residents had already detained a suspect whom they believed was connected with the killings.
Suspect taken into custody
Police immediately took the suspect to the police station for questioning. During the initial interrogation, he was identified as Ram Kumar, son of Birendra Singh.
Doval said Kumar had been living in the Dehradun city area for 4–5 years. He originally belongs to the Bijnor region and works as a plumber.
The police account says the suspected motive was theft. That remains an investigative claim, while the circumstances of the deaths and the suspect's alleged role are subject to the ongoing police process.
CCTV footage examined
Investigators examined CCTV footage from the area. Doval said the footage clearly showed the individual entering and leaving the house alone.
The footage forms part of the evidence being considered by police after the suspect was brought in for questioning. The available account does not provide further details about the investigation, the victims' injuries beyond the reported screwdriver attack, or any court proceedings.
The case involves three deaths at one residence and the detention of a suspect at the scene by local residents before police took over. Police have identified the detained man and described the initial line of inquiry, but the supplied information does not state that a court has reached any finding against him.
Conclusion
Police have arrested Ram Kumar in connection with the deaths of Ramesh Chawla, Rajni Chawla and Sheela in Dehradun. Investigators are examining the alleged theft motive and CCTV footage showing a person entering and leaving the house alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who were the victims?
Ramesh Chawla, his wife Rajni Chawla and their housemaid, Sheela, were identified as the victims.
Q. What weapon was reportedly used?
The police account says the three victims were attacked with a screwdriver.
Q. When was information about the incident received?
Information was received at around 3:06 AM PM.
Q. Who was arrested?
The suspect was identified as Ram Kumar, son of Birendra Singh.
Q. What is known about Ram Kumar?
Police said he works as a plumber, had lived in Dehradun for 4–5 years and originally belongs to the Bijnor region.
Q. What does the CCTV footage show?
According to SSP Pramendra Singh Doval, the footage shows the individual entering and leaving the house alone.
Q. What motive are police examining?
Police are examining a suspected theft motive, according to the account provided by the SSP.
