New Delhi, June 18 -- A 45-year-old domestic help was murdered at a residence in East Kailash on Thursday, police said. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Amar Colony Police Station.

The victim has been identified as Meena (45). According to Delhi Police, the accused, a man in his 50s, was found present at the scene alongside the body upon the arrival of authorities.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was struck with a cricket bat and subsequently attacked with a knife. The police have recovered both weapons used in the crime. During initial questioning, the accused admitted to the assault and is currently being interrogated regarding the motive behind the incident.

A case has been registered under the...