Ranchi: A woman has been detained for questioning after her father-in-law was found dead at his Vidyanagar-based house under the Pandra police outpost limits in Ranchi, police said.
Victim's Condition
The deceased, Dr KP Gupta, had been bed-ridden for the past several months following a paralytic attack, police added.
Police Investigation
Kotwali DSP Nikhil Rai said, “Dr KP Gupta was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside his house. The body was sent to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims), Ranchi, for a post-mortem examination. So far, there is no conclusive evidence of murder. A case is yet to be registered.”
Allegations by Son
The son of the deceased, Saurav Gupta, told police that his wife, Nikita Kumari, strangulated his father with a pillow while he and his mother were at their shop. He was allegedly monitoring his father’s room on his computer through remote access of a closed-circuit television camera (CCTV) when the connection was suddenly lost. He rushed home and found his father dead, he further alleged.
About the Author: Sanjay Sahay, with over a decade of experience in journalism, primarily covers crime, security, central agencies, and civil courts in Ranchi. He also writes on higher education policies in the state.
