Stepfather Apprehended for Heinous Killing of 12-Year-Old Boy in North East Delhi
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, Delhi Police have arrested a 36-year-old man for the brutal murder of his 12-year-old stepson. The accused, identified as Wazid Khan, a resident of Shastri Park in North East Delhi, was taken into custody on Saturday after intensive interrogation by law enforcement officials.
Gruesome Details of the Crime Emerge
The tragic case unfolded when the lifeless body of the young boy was discovered near the Shastri Park chowk loop area. According to police statements, the stepfather allegedly bludgeoned the child to death using sticks and stones in a forested location after picking him up from school. The victim sustained multiple severe injuries, including traumatic wounds to his head and eyes, indicating a prolonged and vicious assault.
Marital Discord Preceded the Tragic Incident
Investigations reveal that the accused had been experiencing ongoing marital conflicts with his wife, who is the mother of the deceased child. The couple, who married in 2020 after the woman's first husband passed away, had been embroiled in frequent arguments, particularly after her children from the previous marriage returned from hostel accommodation.
- The mother had left the marital home just five days before the killing to stay with her sister following another heated dispute
- Relatives reported that domestic tensions had escalated significantly in recent months
- The accused, an e-rickshaw driver by profession, had been persistently calling his wife asking her to return home
Methodical Execution of the Crime
Police reconstruction of events indicates that on Thursday, Wazid Khan picked up both his stepsons from their educational institution using his e-rickshaw. He then transported them to a secluded forest area where he asked the 15-year-old elder stepson to remain in the vehicle while he took the younger boy deeper into the woods.
- The accused allegedly subjected the 12-year-old to repeated physical attacks
- He utilized stones and wooden sticks as weapons during the assault
- After the brutal beating, the child was rushed to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival
Legal Proceedings and Investigation Details
Law enforcement authorities have registered a case under Section 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the Shastri Park police station. The victim's body has been sent to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for a comprehensive post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause and circumstances of death.
During police questioning, the accused reportedly confessed to the crime and disclosed that ongoing disputes concerning his relationship with the deceased child's mother had driven him to commit this horrific act. The mother first learned about her son's tragic fate through a purported video in which her husband allegedly admitted to the killing.
This distressing case highlights the grave consequences of domestic discord and the vulnerability of children in conflicted household situations. The Delhi Police continue their investigation to uncover all aspects of this tragic incident that has left the local community in mourning.
