The mysterious double murder case had always thrown up two main theories:

The first theory

Accused: Talwar couple are the murderers; motive: honour killing.

The second theory

Accused: Talwar’s compounder Krishna, and two domestic help, Rajkumar and Vijay Mandal; motive: attempt to rape.

Recollecting her telephonic conversation with Hemraj, Kumbhkala said her husband treated Aarushi like his own daughter.