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Neighbor arrested after 13-year-old girl strangled during Dwarka home burglary

Police describe the killing as a burglary attempt driven by the suspect’s need to fund drug use

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The incident was reported to the Dabri Police Station through a PCR call received at approximately 1:45 PM

Overview

  • Using technical surveillance, police traced a stolen mobile phone and tablet to a buyer who identified the suspect, leading to his Friday night arrest
  • Investigators say the 23-year-old neighbour scoped out the family’s routine before breaking into the Dwarka flat while the girl was home alone
  • A post-mortem confirmed death by strangulation and forensic experts found no signs of sexual assault
  • The accused, released on bail in March on snatching charges, has confessed to killing the girl when she interrupted his theft
  • A murder case has been registered and officers are questioning residents of the three-storey building as the investigation continues