The accused in the murder case of an IRS officer's daughter has been sent to seven-day judicial custody by a Delhi court. The development comes as the investigation into the high-profile crime progresses.
Court Proceedings
The accused was produced before the court after the end of his police custody, following which the magistrate ordered judicial remand. The police sought further custody for interrogation, but the court granted only judicial custody.
Case Background
The victim, daughter of an Indian Revenue Service officer, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her apartment in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area earlier this month. The post-mortem report confirmed strangulation, leading to a murder case.
The accused, a friend of the victim, was arrested after forensic evidence and call detail records linked him to the crime. Police have gathered substantial digital evidence, including WhatsApp chats and location data.
Investigation Update
During the police custody, the accused reportedly confessed to the crime and revealed the sequence of events leading to the murder. Investigators are now working to corroborate his statement with physical evidence.
The victim's family has demanded a fast-track trial and strict punishment for the accused. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the victim's background and the brutal nature of the crime.
Legal Proceedings Ahead
The accused will remain in judicial custody until the next hearing, scheduled for next week. The prosecution is expected to file a chargesheet soon, based on the evidence collected so far.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have formed a special investigation team to ensure a thorough probe. Security has been increased around the court premises given the sensitivity of the case.
