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Crime
Delhi Couple Found Dead in Canal After Alleged Rs 30 Lakh Motive
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🗓 05 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM
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A Delhi man and his girlfriend were discovered dead in a canal, sparking a double murder investigation. Police suspect a Rs 30 lakh dispute may have driven the killings.
A Delhi man and his girlfriend were found dead in a canal, prompting authorities to launch a double homicide investigation. The bodies were recovered in a state of decomposition, suggesting the killings occurred some time before discovery.
Delhi Police have treated the case as a double murder and are conducting forensic examinations. Early reports indicate that the victims were strangled before being disposed of in the waterway.
Investigators have pointed to a financial dispute involving approximately Rs 30 lakh as a possible motive. No arrests have been made yet, and the police are pursuing a thorough inquiry.
The incident has highlighted growing concerns over domestic violence and financial conflicts within live‑in relationships across the city.
Delhi Police have treated the case as a double murder and are conducting forensic examinations. Early reports indicate that the victims were strangled before being disposed of in the waterway.
Investigators have pointed to a financial dispute involving approximately Rs 30 lakh as a possible motive. No arrests have been made yet, and the police are pursuing a thorough inquiry.
The incident has highlighted growing concerns over domestic violence and financial conflicts within live‑in relationships across the city.