Delhi Man Arrested for Allegedly Slitting Parents' Throats, Police Say He Wanted to Die by Suicide

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A 22-year-old man, identified as Siddharth, was arrested in South Delhi after a coordinated raid by police personnel and Special Staff sleuths of the South Districts. The alleged incident took place at the family's home in the Maidangarhi area, where Siddharth's parents and elder brother were found dead. Police suspect Siddharth had a history of mental health issues, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and anger management problems. He is being questioned to determine the motive behind the crime.

Key Takeaways:

  • Siddharth, a 22-year-old man, allegedly slit the throats of his parents and elder brother at their home in Maidangarhi, South Delhi.
  • He was arrested on Thursday evening after a coordinated raid by police personnel and Special Staff sleuths of the South Districts.
  • Siddharth's whereabouts remained unknown until he was spotted at the AIIMS Metro station around 4 pm on Thursday.
  • Prima facie, it has emerged that the accused had disclosed to someone that he had murdered his family and would not live there anymore.
  • Police found documents and medication suggesting Siddharth's prolonged treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and anger management issues.
  • A PCR call was received on Wednesday evening when a man was found lying in a pool of blood inside a house in Satbari Kharak village.
  • Three persons were found dead when a police team reached the spot, including Ritik, Siddharth's elder brother.

Statistics:

  • Age of the accused: 22 years old
  • Number of family members killed: 3 (including parents and elder brother)
  • Time of arrest: Thursday evening
  • Time of discovery: 7 pm on Wednesday
  • Number of days before disclosure: Approximately one month
  • Medication found: None specified

Sources:

  • The Indian Express (P) Ltd, Copyright 2025 IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com