Kalkaji temple murder: Multiple police teams formed to arrest the remaining accused
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has formed multiple teams to arrest the remaining accused in the murder case of a 35-year-old 'sevadar' at the Kalkaji temple, an official said on Sunday.
The victim, Yogendra Singh, was allegedly beaten to death on Friday night by a group of men following an argument over the distribution of prasad.
So far, five people have been arrested in connection with the case, including the prime accused, Atul Pandey, who was caught on the spot by locals. Four others, Mohan alias Bhura, his cousin Kuldeep Bidhuri, Nitin Pandey and his father Anil Kumar, on Saturday.
"Efforts are underway to trace others allegedly involved in the assault," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said.
The officer further noted that several dedicated teams have been created to apprehend the remaining suspects. These teams are currently reviewing CCTV footage, analysing technical evidence, and questioning individuals.
All remaining accused will be arrested soon, the DCP assured.
Singh, who had been serving at the temple for nearly 15 years, was attacked with sticks and punches after he allegedly refused the group's demand for chunni prasad as the stock had finished.
Singh's younger brother, Kaushal, said the family is devastated by the tragedy and called on the government for aid.
"Yogendra worked tirelessly to support his family. He earned a living through his service at the temple, providing for his wife and children, including his six-year-old daughter with a disability. We have to spend over Rs 1 lakh for her treatment alone. We are now requesting financial assistance from the government so that her treatment can continue," Kaushal said.
He also mentioned that his brother had politely declined the accused's request for prasad.
"Yogendra explained that the prasad was finished. But instead of understanding, they dragged him out and started thrashing him so brutally that he could not survive. We cannot imagine why such cruelty was inflicted on him," he said.
Asserting that Yogendra's death should not go in vain, Kaushal called for the strictest punishment for all the accused, so that such a crime never happens again.
Other 'sevadars' at the temple expressed shock and fear after the incident. Many stated that they are now uncertain about their own safety.
"We serve the temple and the devotees with devotion. But after this murder, how can we trust anyone who comes here? The brutality has shaken us. We demand proper security arrangements for the safety of 'sevadars' and other staff working at the temple," said a fellow 'sevadar'.
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23-year-old woman found dead at Delhi home; suicide suspected
New Delhi (PTI): A 23-year-old woman was found dead in her house in Delhi's Prem Nagar area, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, an official said on Tuesday.
The deceased, identified as Anjali Singh, was found motionless in her room on Monday by her sister and her neighbour.
Police said her father, Vinod Kumar Singh (51), told them that he and his wife were away at work at the time of the incident, while their son and the other daughter were also not at home at the time of the incident.
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According to the family, the room in which Anjali was found was locked from the inside. The door was later forcibly opened by a neighbour and her sister with the help of a crowbar.
Her body was found lying on the bed inside the room, police said.
Preliminary inquiry revealed that Anjali had allegedly hanged herself using a piece of cloth tied to the ceiling fan.
It is suspected that the noose eventually might have loosened or torn off, resulting in her being found lying on the bed.
Family members informed the police that Anjali was a final-year student of a librarian science course from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). About a week ago, her final-year examination results were declared, and she had failed, following which she had been under depression, they said.
The family has not raised any allegation of foul play, police said, adding that no suicide note or external injury marks were found on the body during the initial inspection.
Inquest proceedings have been initiated in the matter as per the law. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death, and further investigation is underway, police added.
