Delhi: Women's charred body found in suitcase; cousin among two arrested
New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI): A 25-year-old woman's charred body was found stuffed in a suitcase in east Delhi, with police arresting her cousin and his accomplice for killing her after she allegedly pressured him to leave his family and live with her, officials said on Monday.
The burnt body was found packed inside a suitcase lying by the roadside near Shivaji Road between Ambedkar Chowk and Kerala Public School, on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, police said.
Police have arrested, Amit Tiwari (22), a taxi driver, and his cousin Anuj Kumar (20), a welder, residents of Khora Colony in Ghaziabad, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (East) Abhishek Dhania said.
According to police, the victim Shilpa Pandey, had been pressuring Amit, to leave his family and live with her permanently. She had also allegedly threatened to falsely implicate him and his family if he refused.
Unable to cope with these demands the two accused conspired to murder her. After committing the murder, they burned her body and disposed of it inside a suitcase to destroy evidence, the DCP said.
He said to destroy the evidence Amit purchased petrol and stubble. The accused placed the suitcase containing the body in an isolated area because of high security in Delhi due to assembly elections of and set it on fire, using the stubble.
Police received a PCR call about a charred body found on the roadside. A forensic team and crime investigation team were called to examine the scene, the officer said.
Upon reaching the scene, they discovered the burnt body of a woman, aged between 20 and 35 years, inside a burnt suitcase. The body was sent to the LBS Hospital mortuary, he said.
An FIR was registered at Ghazipur police station and formed multiple teams under the supervision of Additional DCP Vinit Kumar and DCP Abhishek Dhania.
CCTV footage provided a vital lead, showing a taxi linked to the crime. Using technical surveillance and mobile data, the police traced the vehicle and identified its owner, leading to the arrest of the accused, Dhania said.
Police said Amit had been friends with Anuj for the past six to seven years. The duo confessed to the crime during interrogation and the vehicle used in the crime has been impounded.
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Hundreds of TVK supporters return disappointed from cancelled swearing in ceremony venue
Chennai (PTI): Hundreds of TVK supporters, fuelled by the hope of seeing their leader Vijay as chief minister, gathered at Nehru Indoor Stadium in the city on Thursday, only to be met with locked gates and a lack of information regarding the scheduled proceedings.
Many supporters, travelling from various parts of the state, near and far, like Arumbakkam and Coimbatore, expressed deep disappointment and confusion upon finding the premises closed and without official communication.
Speaking to PTI Videos, fans and party loyalists described a sense of heartbreak after arriving early to secure a place in line.
Charulatha, a supporter, noted the emotional toll of the situation: "We came with so much joy thinking he would become the chief minister today, but there is nothing here. The gates are closed. It is very painful."
Sai Deepika, her daughter and a student set to enter the 12th grade, shared her excitement for the event: "I was very excited to be here. I have been telling everyone he will win and do good things for the people."
A visibly distressed Gunasundari, a long-time political observer from a family of AIADMK supporters, stated she shifted her loyalty to Vijay: "I publicly say I voted for Vijay. I have a belief that he will help those in need. Seeing the gates closed like this is a shock."
Despite the confusion on the ground, the gathered crowd remained steadfast in their political choice. Several supporters highlighted Vijay’s decision to fund party activities independently as a key reason for their trust.
"He didn't take a single rupee from the people for his flag or the stage. He did it all himself," said an emotional Gunasundari. "Even if they try to shame him or create obstacles, he is the one who will eventually win."
Many attendees cited news reports and social media claims as their reason for arriving early on Thursday morning. Some supporters mentioned they had travelled via public transport and waited for hours under the impression that an official declaration or event was imminent.
"My son told me that declarations were made yesterday and everyone was coming today," Gunasundari added. "I didn't even tell him I was leaving; I just started my journey to see him in person for the first time".
