Delhi Police SWAT Commando, Four Months Pregnant, Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband in Dowry Dispute
In a shocking case that has sent shockwaves through law enforcement circles, a 27-year-old SWAT commando of the Delhi Police, identified as Kajal, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband while she was four months pregnant with her second child. The incident occurred on January 24 in New Delhi, with police now adding sections relating to dowry harassment and violence against the accused husband, Ankur.
Details of the Tragic Incident
According to police officials, the attack took place during an argument between the couple, which reportedly centered around dowry demands made by Ankur's family. Kajal, who was trained in firearms use and Krav Maga as part of her elite commando training, succumbed to head injuries allegedly inflicted by her husband using a dumbbell.
"The arguments between the couple were allegedly over dowry demands by Ankur's family," a police officer involved in the investigation revealed. "This makes the case even more tragic given Kajal's professional background and capabilities."
Kajal's Elite Background and Training
Kajal's death is particularly shocking given her elite professional credentials. In 2022, at just 23 years old, she volunteered and was selected to join the SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) unit - an anti-terror unit of highly trained commandos under the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.
Her selection process was described as "gruelling" by colleagues, with only a few officers making the cut. After three months of rigorous training that included:
- Proficiency with lethal weapons including AK-47 assault rifles, MP5 submachine guns, and INSAS rifles
- Mandatory Krav Maga training - the self-defence martial arts technique used by the Israel Defence Forces
- Training standards comparable to India's elite National Security Guard (NSG)
Kajal was posted at the SWAT office in Greater Kailash. She was part of the all-woman SWAT team raised in 2018 - one of the first such units in the country established after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Colleagues Express Shock and Disbelief
Members of Kajal's SWAT team expressed profound shock at the circumstances of her death. "That's why this is even more shocking. Not every officer gets selected for SWAT," a member of Kajal's SWAT team told reporters. "And she never mentioned any domestic issues to her team members or seniors."
A senior officer of the Special Cell added: "What we are hearing now about her family life is completely different from what we knew of her. Her ambition, her drive, what we thought she would become - all stand in stark contrast to what has emerged."
Brother's Account Adds to Tragedy
Adding to the heartbreaking nature of the case, Kajal's brother reportedly heard her screams during a phone call, though details of this account remain part of the ongoing investigation. The fact that a woman trained to handle high-risk counter-terror operations and defend herself against armed attackers met such a fate in her own home has raised serious questions about domestic violence awareness and prevention mechanisms.
The Delhi Police have intensified their investigation, with the additional sections of dowry harassment and violence reflecting the gravity of the allegations against the accused husband. The case continues to develop as authorities piece together the complete sequence of events leading to the death of this elite commando and expectant mother.
