New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- A husband and wife have been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly killing a man over a dispute concerning ancestral property in south-east Delhi's Sarita Vihar.
The accused, Omprakash Verma, 36, and his wife, Chanda Verma, 34, were arrested while allegedly attempting to flee Delhi. Chanda was apprehended at New Delhi Railway Station on October 21, while Omprakash was arrested at Sarai Kale Khan Bus Stand on October 22.
According to police, the incident came to light on October 21 after PCR calls reported a quarrel in Sarita Vihar.
Officers found Sanjay Verma seriously injured and took him to Apollo Hospital, where he was declared brought dead. His wife, Soni alias Nargis, and mother, Jamna Devi, were also taken to hospital for treatment.
During the investigation, Jamna Devi alleged that Omprakash and Chanda had been harassing Sanjay and other family members over the ancestral property dispute.
Police registered an FIR under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. CCTV footage, mobile phone location data and informers were used to trace the accused.
A wooden stick, suspected bloodstained material, hair samples and other evidence have been collected. Police are investigating the accused persons' individual roles and any possible conspiracy.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.