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Elderly Couple Murdered in Rajendranagar Apartment

Residents of Rajendranagar are demanding stepped-up night patrols to stem a series of attacks on seniors living alone.

Overview

  • Sheik Abdullah and Rizwana Begum, both retired, were found dead in their fifth-floor flat after neighbours reported a foul odor early Friday.
  • Police suspect the couple was attacked with blunt and sharp weapons on Thursday night, inflicting fatal injuries in their bedroom.
  • Rajendranagar police registered a case under relevant BNS sections and have begun analysing CCTV footage from nearby cameras.
  • Investigators are exploring robbery and insider angles to understand why the retired banker and former teacher were targeted.
  • Local authorities and community groups are pressing for increased patrols at night to improve safety for elderly residents.