New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested a 19-year-old former domestic worker in connection with the sensational murder of a 22-year-old woman, the daughter of an IRS officer, in the Amar Colony area of the city. Based on preliminary findings, the cops suspect a possibility of sexual assault.
The accused, identified as Rahul Meena, was apprehended from a hotel in Dwarka. Police said he had worked at the victim’s house until about two months ago, when he was dismissed.
According to reports, Meena entered the colony around 6.30 am and the house at 6.39 am, leaving at about 7.20 am. He was identified through CCTV footage.
Accused used mobile charging cable to strangle victim
The incident came to light on Wednesday morning when the victim’s parents, who had stepped out for a walk, returned to find her unconscious. She was taken to hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
Police said the accused allegedly used a mobile charging cable to strangle the victim. A case has been registered under relevant sections related to rape, murder and robbery. The accused also took around Rs 2.5 lakh from house.
The accused is also a suspect in a separate sexual assault case reported in Alwar, Rajasthan, a day before the Delhi incident.
Meena was fired over financial irregularities
Delhi Police had formed 15 teams to track him across Delhi and Rajasthan before arresting him. The accused was aware of the location of a spare key kept for household staff, which he allegedly used to enter.
Joint Commissioner Vijay Kumar said that the IRS officer had hired Rahul Meena about a year ago through a reference from a colleague in his office to work at his house. He was dismissed two months ago. The reason for his removal was that Rahul used to siphon off money from household items purchased from nearby shops. The family came to know about this, after which he was sacked. To take revenge, Rahul carried out this crime.
Vijay Kumar added that the accused was addicted to online gaming. He used to borrow money from home but never returned it. After committing the murder, he changed his clothes and fled the house. A day earlier, on April 21, he had also committed a rape in Alwar. It is possible that he has a similar pattern of behaviour.