Plumber arrested in Dehradun for killing elderly couple and their helper with screwdriver
A plumber was taken into custody in Dehradun after allegedly murdering a senior couple and their domestic worker during a payment dispute, using a screwdriver.
Dehradun authorities arrested Raj Kumar, a plumber from Bijnor who has worked for the Kapoor family for two years, on suspicion of murdering the elderly couple and their domestic help. The incident occurred on a Tuesday afternoon when a payment dispute escalated; the victims—Rajni Kapoor, 75, her husband Ramesh Kapoor, 80, and helper Tiliya Devi alias Sheela, 48—were found injured inside their Vishnu Lok Colony residence and later declared dead at Coronation Hospital.
Police recovered the screwdriver used in the attack and a gold chain from the suspect, and CCTV footage showed him approaching the home alone. Raj Kumar allegedly left after the initial work, returned with intent to steal, and attacked the victims. A murder case has been registered at Raipur police station, and investigations continue.
Why it matters
The case highlights risks of domestic service disputes and raises concerns about safety in residential neighborhoods.
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