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Woman Killed, Two Injured in West Delhi Home Attack as Suspect Is Held

Police say relatives detained the suspect at the scene pending a motive probe.

Overview

  • Police received a PCR call around 8:05 am from JJ Colony in Khyala and found 39-year-old Nusrat dead on the second floor of a house.
  • The injured women, Akbari, 42, and Saniya, 20, were taken to a hospital for treatment, officials said.
  • The accused was identified as Istekhar Ahmad, also known as Babbu, 49, and was handed over to officers after being caught by family members.
  • A case has been registered, crime and forensic teams examined the residence, and the body was sent for a post-mortem examination.
  • Investigators said the motive is under investigation as they continue the inquiry into the home assault in west Delhi.