A young married woman was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances at her residence in Phase III of Madanpur Khadar, under the jurisdiction of Sarita Vihar police station in southeast Delhi, officials reported on Friday.
Police Investigation Underway
According to police, a PCR call was received reporting the suspected death by hanging of the woman at a house in the locality. Upon receiving the information, law enforcement officials rushed to the scene. Crime and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams examined the premises and collected evidence for scientific analysis.
Background of the Victim
Investigators revealed that the woman had been married for approximately one year and was residing with her husband, Ankit, at the house where the incident occurred. Sources indicated that the couple had a love marriage. Authorities are also looking into reports of frequent quarrels between the two.
Police Statement: “There were regular arguments between the husband and wife. We are questioning the husband and trying to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the woman’s death,” a police officer said.
Murder Angle Not Ruled Out
Police officials stated that preliminary enquiries and the condition of the scene have raised certain aspects that require closer scrutiny. Sources said investigators do not rule out any angle, including the possibility of homicide, and are awaiting forensic findings and the post-mortem report. Legal inquest proceedings have been initiated. The exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem, police added.
