In a shocking incident that has rattled the East Delhi neighbourhood of Laxmi Nagar, a man walked into a police station and confessed to murdering three members of his own family. The police have identified the accused as Yashveer Singh, who claimed to have killed his mother, sister, and younger brother due to extreme financial pressure.
The Grisly Confession and Police Response
According to police officials, Yashveer Singh arrived at the Laxmi Nagar police station around 5 pm on Monday. He calmly informed the officers that he had murdered his family members at their rented home in the Mangal Bazar area. Multiple police teams immediately rushed to the scene.
Upon entering the first-floor residence, officers discovered the bodies of Singh's 46-year-old mother, Kavita, his 24-year-old sister, Meghana, and his 14-year-old brother, Mukul. The bodies had not been moved when police, neighbours, and onlookers gathered in the narrow lane outside, where damp clothes still hung from the balcony.
Modus Operandi and Alleged Motive
Preliminary information from sources privy to the investigation suggests a chilling sequence of events. It is alleged that Yashveer Singh first sedated his family members. He reportedly mixed a sedative into sweets and fed it to them, rendering them unconscious.
Once they were incapacitated, he is believed to have strangled them. The police have not yet confirmed the exact method of strangulation or the substance used as a sedative. Forensic tests are awaited to provide conclusive evidence on these critical details.
During initial questioning, Singh cited overwhelming financial distress as his motive. "He was clearly upset over some financial issues. He had not been able to pay the house’s rent for the last seven months," revealed a police officer involved in the case. It was also confirmed that Singh, who is married, had been unemployed for several months. His wife had reportedly travelled to her native village a few days prior to the murders.
A Quiet Family Shocks the Neighbourhood
The brutal killings have left the local community in a state of profound shock and disbelief. Neighbours described the Singh family as quiet, private, and devout. "We used to regularly see the mother and sister go to the nearby temple, early in the morning. They were very devout…the younger boy mostly kept to himself," said neighbour Naresh Gupta.
Another resident, Sanjeev Kumar, provided more context about the family's situation. He mentioned that Yashveer's father is a truck driver based in Haryana. Yashveer had also worked as a driver but had been jobless and at home for months. Despite living in the area for nearly three years, the family had minimal interaction with others.
"They were the quiet kind and kept to themselves. In the three years they have stayed here, I never heard any commotion coming from their house," stated Gautam, a neighbour who lives on the floor above the Singhs' apartment.
Ongoing Investigation and Next Steps
The Delhi Police have secured the crime scene and launched a detailed investigation. Officers stated that all information provided by Yashveer Singh is being rigorously verified. Every fact and circumstance surrounding the tragic deaths is under intense examination.
The police have assured that further details will be shared as the investigation progresses. The case highlights a devastating outcome of severe financial and psychological distress, leaving a neighbourhood to grapple with an unimaginable tragedy.
