73-year-old man found murdered in Defence Colony

NEW DELHI: A 73-year-old man was found murdered with multiple injuries on his body in South Delhi’s Defence Colony on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: A 73-year-old man was found murdered with multiple injuries on his body in South Delhi’s Defence Colony on Wednesday.

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According to the police, it appears the man had a scuffle with the men who came to the house, reportedly with an intention to rob.

The men allegedly ransacked the house after killing RC Choukhani by attacking him with a blunt object.

The victim, a retired businessman, lived on the first-floor of a building in B-block of Defence Colony with two sons and three daughters. He was alone at home when the incident happened.

According to the police, Sukhani’s son returned home on Wednesday evening and found him lying in the drawing room. He rushed his father to the hospital where he was declared brought dead. He then called the police.

Police said the entry to the house was friendly which shows Choukhani knew the men. Police said it looks to be a case of a property dispute as some documents are missing from the house.

Family members told the police that Choukhani stayed alone in the evening and was attended by a help. Police have detained five people for questioning. A case of murder has been registered.