Breaking: IRS officer’s daughter found murdered at home
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, April 22, 2026:A chilling murder in the upscale Amar Colony area of southeast New Delhi has sent shockwaves across the city after a 22-year-old woman, daughter of a senior IRS officer, was found brutally killed inside her residence.
The incident occurred at a house in Kailash Hills, where the victim was alone at the time. According to infromation, the crime is believed to have taken place between 6:30 am and 7:30 am, when her parents had stepped out for a morning walk and gym session. On returning home, they discovered their daughter’s body in a blood-soaked condition.
The victim, who had completed her engineering studies, was reportedly preparing for the UPSC examination.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused sexually assaulted the victim before strangling her to death using a mobile phone charger cable. However, officials said that confirmation of sexual assault will depend on the post-mortem report.
Police suspect the involvement of a former domestic help identified as Rahul, a native of Rajasthan, who had worked at the house for around eight months. He was dismissed nearly six weeks ago over alleged financial misconduct. Investigators believe the crime may have been driven by revenge, with the accused allegedly taking advantage of the early morning window when the house was empty.
There are also indications that valuables may have been stolen from the residence before the suspect fled.
Senior police officials and forensic teams reached the spot soon after the incident, and evidence collection is underway. Multiple teams have been deployed to trace the accused, who remains absconding.