Delhi dermatologist held for allegedly murdering domestic worker in Kailash Hills residence
A Delhi-based dermatologist has been arrested for allegedly killing his 45-year-old domestic worker at his Kailash Hills residence in Southeast Delhi. Police have recovered the murder weapons and launched an investigation into the motive
PTC Web Desk: A prominent dermatologist has been taken into custody after allegedly killing his domestic helper inside his residence in Southeast Delhi's Kailash Hills area, the police said on Thursday.
The accused, identified as Dr Manish Gupta, a dermatologist in his fifties, was found at the crime scene when the police arrived following a distress call from a neighbour. Authorities said the neighbour alerted the police after noticing a woman lying motionless in a pool of blood.
The victim, identified as 45-year-old Meena, worked as a domestic helper at the doctor's residence. According to investigators, police teams rushed to the house and discovered the woman's body inside the premises.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said the accused was seated near the victim's body when officers reached the location. During the initial inquiry, Gupta allegedly admitted to assaulting the woman with a bat before attacking her with a knife.
The police immediately detained the accused and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and motive behind the crime. Officials confirmed that the suspected weapons used in the killing have been recovered from the scene.
Forensic experts and crime investigation teams have also been called in to examine evidence and reconstruct the sequence of events. A criminal case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Authorities are continuing to question the accused as they work to establish what led to the fatal attack.