Delhi Police have recovered the body of a 17-year-old girl from inside a suitcase in the Ajit Vihar area of Burari, with a relative of the deceased arrested in connection with the suspected murder, officials said.
During sustained interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to his involvement in the killing and subsequently led investigators to a location in Ajit Vihar, Burari, where the body had been concealed inside a suitcase, according to police. Police said the accused remains in custody as the investigation continues. The case came to light after the Special Staff of the Outer North district received information about the alleged killing. Acting on the tip-off, police laid a trap and apprehended the suspect, who was subsequently questioned in connection with the case. Police recovered the body at the instance of the accused and initiated the necessary legal proceedings. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, which is expected to help investigators establish the circumstances and cause of death. The accused, who is a relative of the deceased, has been taken into custody and is being questioned as investigators work to establish the sequence of events leading to the alleged murder. The incident has raised concerns in the locality, while the investigation remains underway. Further details, including the exact motive and circumstances of the girl’s death, are awaited.
The matter has been handed over to Burari Police Station, where an FIR is being registered and further investigation is underway. Police are examining forensic and other evidence collected from the spot and are questioning the accused to determine the motive behind the killing.
