Tragic Double Murder in Delhi: Mother and Son Stabbed to Death in Lajpat Nagar | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: A 42-year-old woman and her 14-year-old son were found murdered inside their home in south-east Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar late on Wednesday night, prompting a manhunt that ended with the arrest of their domestic help from a train in Uttar Pradesh.The victims, identified as Ruchika Sewani and her son Krish were allegedly killed with sharp-edged weapon.Their bloodied bodies were found inside their locked home after Ruchika’s husband, Kuldeep, alerted the police upon noticing blood stains on the staircase and not being able to reach them over the phone.Police said a PCR call was received at 9:43pm from Kuldeep, a 44-year-old resident of Lajpat Nagar-I, who reported that his wife and son were unresponsive and that there were visible blood stains near their home’s entrance. “We immediately rushed to the location. The front door was locked from inside. When there was no response, it was broken open in the presence of senior officers,” said a senior police officer.Inside the house, Ruchika’s body was found in the bedroom, while Krish’s body was found in the bathroom. Forensic teams examined the scene, and CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed.Ruchika and her husband jointly ran a garment shop in the Lajpat Nagar market, where the main accused, 24-year-old Mukesh, also worked as a driver and helper. Originally from Hajipur in Bihar, Mukesh had recently been staying in Amar Colony, police said.He was apprehended by the Uttar Pradesh Police from a train at Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction while allegedly trying to flee after committing the crime. “Mukesh is in custody and is being brought to Delhi. His role and motive are being thoroughly investigated,” an officer said.Police said further details would be shared following a comprehensive briefing.
