The decomposed bodies of a 46-year-old man and his four daughters, two of whom were differently-abled, were found in their rented accommodation in Vasant Kunj, southwest Delhi, on Friday afternoon, reports PTI.
Police discovered the bodies after neighbours complained about a foul odour emanating from the first-floor apartment in Rangpuri village. Police found no visible injury marks but found three packets of Celphos poison, along with five glasses and a spoon containing a suspicious liquid.
While police said the man’s two youngest daughters were differently-abled, neighbours claimed that all four were challenged. Police are verifying the claim, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Rohit Meena. Locals claimed that the daughters rarely left their rooms and last saw the family on September 24.
The deceased were identified as Heeralal Sharma, a carpenter at the Indian Spinal Injury Centre for 28 years, and his daughters Neetu, 26; Nikki, 24; Neeru, 23; and Nidhi, 20. He earned about Rs 25000 each month but has not attended his duty since January 2024, according to the cop.
Sharma’s wife had died of cancer about a year ago, and relatives stated he had become withdrawn and focused on his daughters’ treatment since her passing.
An inquest under Section 194 of the BNSS has been initiated, and a medical board has been formed for post-mortem examinations, police said.