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Crime
Delhi Man Arrested 28 Years After Killing Neighbor Over Wife Affair
✍️ NDTV
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 07:03 AM
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A Delhi resident was arrested on Tuesday after a 28‑year investigation into the murder of a neighbor, allegedly committed over a marital affair.
Delhi police arrested a resident on Tuesday in connection with a murder that took place 28 years ago. The suspect is accused of killing a neighbor after a dispute over his wife’s alleged affair with the victim.
The investigation, which began in 1996, was reopened in 2024 after new evidence surfaced. Police say forensic analysis and witness statements have linked the suspect to the crime scene.
The arrested individual faces charges under the Indian Penal Code for murder and related offenses. He is currently in custody and will be presented before a court for further proceedings.
The case has drawn attention to the long‑term pursuit of justice in cold cases, with authorities emphasizing the importance of thorough investigations regardless of time elapsed.
The investigation, which began in 1996, was reopened in 2024 after new evidence surfaced. Police say forensic analysis and witness statements have linked the suspect to the crime scene.
The arrested individual faces charges under the Indian Penal Code for murder and related offenses. He is currently in custody and will be presented before a court for further proceedings.
The case has drawn attention to the long‑term pursuit of justice in cold cases, with authorities emphasizing the importance of thorough investigations regardless of time elapsed.