A Delhi court on Tuesday sent the man accused of killing an IRS officer's daughter to seven-day judicial custody. The accused, identified as Amit, was produced before the court of Additional Sessions Judge after his arrest in connection with the murder case.
Case Details
The victim, a 22-year-old woman, was found dead in her apartment in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area on Monday. She was the daughter of an IRS officer. The accused, who was known to the victim, was arrested on Tuesday from a hideout in Uttar Pradesh.
During the court proceedings, the prosecution sought custody of the accused for further investigation, stating that his custodial interrogation was required to recover the weapon of offence and other evidence. However, the court remanded him to judicial custody, noting that the police had not sought his police custody.
Investigation Underway
Police said that the accused had allegedly killed the woman after a dispute. They are investigating the motive behind the crime. The victim's body has been sent for post-mortem, and the forensic team is examining the scene of the crime.
The case has sparked outrage, with demands for swift justice. The police have assured that the investigation will be conducted thoroughly and the guilty will be punished.
