Elderly couple stabbed to death in city

An elderly couple was found murdered at their house in Pulikeshinagar police limits on Sunday.

Parvathraj G (61) and Chandrakala (55) — residents of a three-storey building on Coles Road — were stabbed to death three days ago, but the murder came to light only on Sunday, the police said.

The couple suffered 15 stab injuries on their chest, stomach and back. There was no forced entry into the house. Preliminary investigation suggested that someone known to the couple might have murdered them for gain. The police have collected leads and the assailants would be arrested soon, said Additional Commissioner of Police (East) P Harishekaran.
The couple hailed from Bichkanalli in Chikkaballapur and moved to the city about 40 years ago. They owned a cycle shop, and their only son Kiran Kumar, a techie, works in the US. The couple had rented out the ground, first and second floors of the building, and were staying on the third floor. They had lent money on interest. They were last seen on April 22, around 7.30 pm, said the police.

Mala, a relative, told DH: “I contacted Kiran after foul smell emanated from the house. I went upstairs upon his request, but the door was locked from outside. I informed the police who broke open the door. The bodies were lying in the hall.”

The assailants used sharp-edged weapons to murder them. The bodies were sent to Bowring Hospital for post mortem. Kiran,  had earlier planned a visit on May 8, but is rushing home after the incident.