Five Arrested in Udaipur Murder of Elderly Couple, Bodies Hidden in Car Trunk

Udaipur police disclosed that five individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the homicide and theft of an elderly married couple. The victims, both in their seventies, were discovered after their bodies were recovered from the trunk of a sedan parked near a residential area in the city.

Investigators said the couple was attacked, stripped of valuables and cash, and then placed in the vehicle’s boot before the perpetrators fled the scene. Forensic teams recovered the remains and collected DNA evidence that linked the five arrested suspects to the crime.

The arrests were made following a coordinated operation that involved local police, the crime branch and forensic experts. Authorities have not released the names of the accused but confirmed that they are being held for further interrogation and will face charges of murder, robbery and criminal conspiracy.

The incident has sparked concern among senior citizen groups in Rajasthan, prompting calls for increased safety measures in residential neighborhoods. Police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and assured that the investigation will continue until all involved parties are brought to justice.