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Crime
Delhi murder accused who crushed victim’s head with stones arrested after 24 years
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:17 PM
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Delhi police have finally taken into custody a man charged with killing another by crushing his head with stones, a case that remained open for 24 years.
Police in Delhi announced the arrest of a suspect linked to a brutal homicide in which the victim’s head was reportedly crushed with stones. The alleged crime, which took place 24 years ago, had long evaded law‑enforcement despite multiple investigative leads.
According to official statements, the accused managed to stay hidden for more than two decades, eluding several attempts to locate him. A renewed investigative drive, aided by modern forensic techniques and renewed witness testimonies, eventually led to his identification and apprehension.
The arrest comes as a significant development in a case that has lingered in the courts for years. Authorities said the suspect will now face charges of murder and related offenses, and the investigation will continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.
According to official statements, the accused managed to stay hidden for more than two decades, eluding several attempts to locate him. A renewed investigative drive, aided by modern forensic techniques and renewed witness testimonies, eventually led to his identification and apprehension.
The arrest comes as a significant development in a case that has lingered in the courts for years. Authorities said the suspect will now face charges of murder and related offenses, and the investigation will continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.