Police say plumber Rajkumar had been regularly visiting an elderly couple’s home in Dehradun’s Vishnulok Colony before the deaths of the couple and a woman who came to help during an argument. He was arrested after the incident and sent to jail by a court, while investigators continue collecting evidence for the chargesheet.

The investigation indicates that Rajkumar had visited the home continuously for about 10 days. He had carried out damp-proofing work there and was also called on Tuesday to repair taps in the kitchen and bathroom. Police say his repeated visits meant he knew the house and had spoken regularly with the couple.

Dispute over payment preceded the attack

According to police, Rajkumar demanded ₹600 for the work. The couple was reportedly prepared to pay ₹300, leading to an argument that escalated rapidly.

Police allege that Rajkumar attacked Ramesh Kapoor and his wife, Rajni Kapoor, with a screwdriver. The couple had little opportunity to respond because the assault began suddenly, investigators said.

Their cries reportedly brought Tiliya Devi, also known as Sheela, who was working nearby. Police say she tried to intervene, after which Rajkumar struck her several times with the screwdriver. The elderly couple and Sheela later died from their serious injuries.

Rajkumar allegedly tried to flee from the house after the attack. People in the area caught him and handed him over to the police.

Family knew the accused

Ramesh Kapoor’s sons told police on Wednesday that they also knew Rajkumar. They said he had completed the damp-proofing work on the house’s roof and was being paid daily for the work.

Police are treating the payment dispute as the current suspected reason for the attack. However, investigators are also examining the recovery of a gold chain from the house and why it was taken after the incident.

A first information report has been registered at Raipur police station on the complaint of Sheela’s son, Rambalak. He is originally from Darbhanga in Bihar and has sought strict action against the accused.

Senior Superintendent of Police Premendra Singh Dobal said the accused had been arrested and presented in court, which sent him to jail. Police are gathering evidence to prepare a strong chargesheet and are also checking Rajkumar’s criminal record.

Conclusion

Police say the accused was familiar with the Kapoor home after repeated work visits, while the payment dispute remains the main suspected trigger under investigation. The case now moves forward through evidence collection, criminal-record checks and the chargesheet process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who has police identified as the accused?

Rajkumar, a plumber, has been identified as the accused in the Vishnulok Colony triple-death case.

Q. How long had Rajkumar been visiting the home?

Police say he had been visiting the Kapoor couple’s home regularly for about 10 days before the incident.

Q. What payment dispute is being examined?

Police say Rajkumar demanded ₹600, while the couple was reportedly willing to pay ₹300.

Q. Who died in the incident?

Ramesh Kapoor, his wife Rajni Kapoor and Tiliya Devi, also known as Sheela, died from their injuries.

Q. Who filed the first information report?

Sheela’s son, Rambalak, filed the complaint at Raipur police station.

Q. What is police investigating besides the payment dispute?

Police are examining why a gold chain was taken from the house and are checking Rajkumar’s criminal record.