IRS officer's daughter raped, strangled to death with charging cable in southeast Delhi home
New Delhi (PTI): A 22-year-old woman, daughter of a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, was allegedly raped and murdered at her residence in southeast Delhi's upscale Kailash Hills locality on Wednesday morning, police said.
According to police, the woman was found murdered in a room of the house by her family members.
Preliminary inquiry suggests the woman, who was preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination, was allegedly sexually assaulted before being strangled to death using a mobile phone charger cable, sources said.
She was alone at the residence at the time of the incident.
Police said the crime is believed to have taken place early in the morning when her parents had stepped out for their routine gym visit, leaving her home alone. Investigators suspect the accused took advantage of this brief window to gain entry into the house and carry out the crime.
Rahul Meena, a 19-year-old domestic help who had worked with the family for around eight months, is a prime suspect. He had been removed from his job around a month ago for alleged misappropriation of daily purchase bills.
Sources said Meena is familiar with the household, including its layout and the daily routine of the family members. He allegedly knew when the victim's parents would step out for their walk or gym sessions.
According to sources, the accused entered the house around 6 am, attacked the woman, and sexually assaulted her. During this, she was allegedly hit with a stick, inflicting significant blunt force trauma on her face and head.
Subsequently, the attacker strangled her using a mobile charging cable before fleeing the spot.
Police said Meena, who was seen outside the house even few days ago, has been missing since the incident and a manhunt has been launched to trace and apprehend him.
Police also said they have detained two persons -- a car cleaner in the area, and a househelp in the neighbourhood -- for questioning.
"The accused is absconding, and multiple teams have been formed to track him down. We are examining all possible angles and gathering evidence," a senior police official said.
The brutal incident has send shockwaves across the upscale residential locality. Locals expressed concern over safety and security in these neighbourhoods.
A case has been registered, and forensic teams have collected evidence from the crime scene. Investigators are also scanning CCTV footage from nearby areas and questioning several who may have had contact with the accused.
Police said further investigation is underway to establish the sequence of events.
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India’s generosity should not be mistaken for weakness: V-P Radhakrishnan
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) (PTI): Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday asserted that India will continue to fight terrorism unitedly, but said the country’s “generosity” should not be mistaken for “weakness.”
He made the remarks while addressing the 10th convocation of the Central University of Karnataka.
The vice president said the rise of “nari shakti” (women's power) reflects a transformative journey towards equality, empowerment, and leadership across multiple fields such as academia, research, governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, space research, and the armed forces.
Referring to a press briefing by three women officers of the armed forces on Operation Sindoor, he recalled the 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 tourists on April 22.
“How cruel are they (terrorists)? In front of the wife, they are killing the husband. But we have to fight terrorism. We have to fight our enemies. We want to live together at all times and take everyone along. But that should not be mistaken for weakness; it is our generosity,” he said.
The vice president highlighted the growing role of women in academic excellence.
He observed that women consistently form a majority among medal winners at convocations across the country and expressed satisfaction that more than 80 per cent of the gold medalists at the university this year are women.
He urged graduating students to contribute meaningfully to society and nation-building, emphasising that the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) can be achieved only through the collective efforts of all citizens.
“You (graduating students) carry the responsibility to contribute meaningfully to society and to the nation as a whole. India today stands at a defining moment,” he said, adding that the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a Viksit Bharat is a shared national mission.
“Viksit Bharat cannot be achieved unless each one of us contributes to the best of our abilities. When all efforts come together, they will create the best in the world,” Radhakrishnan said.
Calling upon the youth to innovate, lead, and act with integrity, he said every graduate is a stakeholder in India’s development journey and must recognise their role in nation-building.
“The classrooms that students leave behind today have prepared them for nation-building. Equally significant is the spirit of a self-reliant India,” he added.
Referring to India’s progress across sectors, the vice president said the country is making new achievements in every field, driven by the enthusiasm of young people to adapt to changing requirements and contribute solutions.
“It is about using your own capabilities, fostering innovation, supporting local enterprises, and creating solutions rooted in our realities, yet competitive on the global stage. That is what is important—we must be globally competitive,” he said.
He insisted that graduates equip themselves to adapt to rapid changes in a fast-evolving world, stressing that whether they become entrepreneurs, researchers, administrators, or professionals, their role in strengthening a self-reliant ecosystem will be crucial.
The vice president said graduates are entering a world full of opportunities as well as challenges, including climate change, technological disruption, and social inequalities, and encouraged them to face these with courage and creativity.
“Let your education guide you, and let your values define you,” he said, stressing that learning should be reflected in action and in life.
He told students not to measure success solely by personal gain or compare themselves negatively with others, saying the achievements of peers should serve as motivation rather than jealousy.
The vice president told students not to become dejected or frustrated by failure. “Success may not teach as many lessons, but failure teaches many,” he said.
Drawing from his own political journey, Radhakrishnan said he had contested five elections and won two, describing failure as a natural part of life.
“We should never become stagnant. We should always move forward with renewed enthusiasm,” he said, advising students to recover from setbacks and continue moving forward.
