90-Year-Old Ex-Serviceman Allegedly Killed by Grandson Over Monetary Dispute

A 90-year-old ex-serviceman named Bhojraj was allegedly killed by his grandson Pradeep after a monetary dispute in northwest Delhi. The conflict arose over the distribution of Bhojraj's pension and rental income. The police have registered a case of murder and are in the process of apprehending Pradeep.

A 90-year-old ex-serviceman was beaten to death allegedly by his grandson following a monetary dispute in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area, police informed on Wednesday.

The victim, identified as Bhojraj, had a quarrel with his grandson Pradeep, aged 35, on Monday evening at Azadpur village. The argument, reportedly over the distribution of money from Bhojraj's pension and rental income, escalated when Pradeep allegedly assaulted and pushed him to the ground.

Bhojraj, who was critically injured, was admitted to LNJP hospital where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment on Tuesday. A police officer noted that Bhojraj had retired as a havildar in the Indian Army and used to equally distribute his earnings among his sons each month.

A case of murder has been registered at Adarsh Nagar police station. Authorities have formed teams to apprehend Pradeep as a part of the ongoing investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)