Delhi man killed by brother-in-law for mistreating wife; police arrest 4 people
The police revealed that he was killed by his brother-in-law and his associates because he used to mistreat his wife, the sister of one of the accused.

Delhi man killed by brother-in-law for mistreating wife; police arrest 4 people

Delhi man killed by brother-in-law for mistreating wife; police arrest 4 people ANI | Mar 09, 2025 10:21 AM IST Share Via Copy Link The police revealed that he was killed by his brother-in-law and his associates because he used to mistreat his wife, the sister of one of the accused.

Four people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old man whose body was found in Kailash Colony, Delhi, on March 7, according to Delhi Police.

Representational image: Delhi police arrested four people in connection with a case where a man was killed by his brother-in-law(PTI) Representational image: Delhi police arrested four people in connection with a case where a man was killed by his brother-in-law(PTI)

The police investigation revealed that he was killed by his brother-in-law and his associates because he used to mistreat his wife, the sister of one of the accused.

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The police were informed on March 7 about an unknown male body found in the bushes of vacant land in Kailash Colony, Delhi. The victim had injuries to his neck, and his face had been disfigured. A case was registered under sections 103(1)/3(5) BNS, PS Jyoti Nagar.

A team was formed to investigate the murder. They analysed CCTV footage from nearby cameras, used technical surveillance, and gathered information from local sources.

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Through their inquiry, the police identified the victim as Hritik, a 20-year-old from Jagatpuri, Delhi.

Further investigation revealed that Hritik had eloped and married the sister of one of the accused. Hritik reportedly used to humiliate and mistreat her.

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The Narcotics/NED team arrested four accused individuals in the case: 20-year-old Shivam from Ashok Nagar, 18-year-old Sonu from Jyoti Nagar, 23-year-old Suraj from East Nathu Colony Chowk, and 18-year-old Vishal from East Nathu Colony Chowk, Delhi.

During questioning, the accused revealed that Hritik had been involved in the elopement of one of their sisters. After that, Hritik reportedly humiliated and tortured her while also abusing and threatening her family.

On the night of March 6-7, 2025, Hritik went to the accused's house, where he insulted and made derogatory comments about the family. In response, the accused planned his murder and called their friends for help. They all drank alcohol with Hritik, and when he was drunk, they took him in a cab to an isolated area in Kailash Colony, Delhi, where they killed him.

The police later recovered the weapon used in the crime, a blood-stained piece of a wash basin, and the clothes worn by the accused during the murder.

Further investigation of the case is going on.

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