Forensic Science Knowledge Used to Plot Murder in Delhi

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A 21-year-old woman in Delhi used her knowledge of forensic science to plan the murder of her live-in partner, who had recorded obscene videos of her and refused to delete them. The woman, a BSc forensic science student, allegedly strangled and beat the victim to death before pouring oil and alcohol over the body. Her ex-boyfriend, who works as an LPG gas distributor, helped manipulate a gas cylinder to ignite the fire that charred the victim's body. The police were initially misled, but suspicions grew after analyzing CCTV footage and call detail records.

Key Takeaways:

  • The woman used her knowledge of forensic science to plan the murder, taking advantage of her ex-boyfriend's expertise on gas cylinders.
  • The victim had recorded obscene videos of the woman and stored them on a hard disk, which she refused to delete, leading to her murder.
  • The woman had a BSc in forensic science from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and had been in a relationship with the victim since May this year.
  • The woman and her ex-boyfriend were arrested just days apart, along with another associate, after call detail records and technical surveillance revealed their involvement.
  • The police recovered evidence including the hard disk, the victim's shirt, and the mobile phones used during the crime.

Statistics:

  • The woman was 21 years old at the time of the murder.
  • The victim was also 21-22 years old, a UPSC aspirant, and had been in a live-in relationship with the woman since May this year.
  • The murder took place on October 6, with the woman and her associates visiting the victim's flat on the night of October 5.
  • The police were initially misled, but suspicions grew after analyzing CCTV footage and call detail records, leading to the arrest of the accused.

Sources:

  • "Delhi: Woman, ex and associate held for murder using forensic science knowledge | Delhi News - Times of India" (No date available)
  • "HT Digital Content Services" (With inputs from Hemani Bhandari)
  • "Hindustan Times" (October 27)