NEW DELHI: A mother and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in South East Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar late on Wednesday night, police said. The victims, identified as 42-year-old Ruchika and her 14-year-old son Karsh, were reportedly killed with sharp weapons. Their bodies were discovered inside their locked home after concerned family members alerted the police. “The main door was locked from the inside and there was no response from within. Upon arrival, we had to break open the door,” a senior police officer said. Ruchika’s body was found in the bedroom, while her son’s body was recovered from the bathroom. The woman’s husband is said to have informed the police after repeated calls went unanswered. Investigators are currently examining the crime scene, collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Police have yet to establish a clear motive for the killings. No arrests have been made so far. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
