New Delhi, June 23: A shocking case of triple murder was reported in the national capital territory in the early hours of Sunday. The killings were reported in Vasant Vihar locality, where an elderly couple along with their maid were found dead with their throats slit. The Delhi Police has initiated probe into the incident.

The deceased have been identified as Vishnu Mathur (80) his wife Shashi Mathur (75) - both retired government officers - and their domestic aide Khushbu (24), who lived permanently with them. Delhi: 1 Killed, 3 Injured as Drunk Driver Runs Over Men Sleeping on Roadside in Nizamuddin

The PCR received a call at 8:40am, after another maid -- who used to visit the deceased's house every morning for cleaning purpose -- found the victims lying in a pool of blood.

Update by ANI:

Although a heist attempt has emerged from preliminary probe as belongings in the house were scattered all over, the police said it could not be confirmed as a case of loot as the murderers did not enter the house using force.

"Prima facie it seems nothing has been looted and it looks like it was friendly entry into the house. Bodies sent for post mortem. Probe is on," said Devendra Arya, DCP, South West Delhi.

Officials privy to the investigation said the Mathurs were living alone with their maid as their son had died in a road accident few years ago, and their daughter is staying with her in-laws.

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