crime

Delhi: Murder accused on run for 11 years nabbed in Haryana

Published by
PTI

A 41-year-old woman on the run for 11 years in a murder case filed in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka was nabbed from Haryana’s Jhajjar, police said on Sunday.

Preeti, who was wanted for her alleged involvement in the killing of her neighbour in Baba Haridas Nagar, was arrested on December 12.

According to the police, the murder on July 30, 2014, was preceded by a quarrel over water from a submersible pump spilling into the neighbour’s premises.

“The dispute escalated fast, leading to a violent clash involving multiple persons armed with sharp and blunt weapons. During the assault, Ravi, who had intervened to pacify the situation, was stabbed in the chest and later succumbed to his injuries at Rao Tula Ram Hospital,” an officer said.

At the time, though the police arrested several people, including Preeti’s husband, Preeti managed to give the law a slip.

She remained untraceable for over a decade, frequently changed locations and contact numbers, and was declared a proclaimed offender.

Recently, a Crime Branch team tracked her down to Jhajjar.

During interrogation, she confessed to having been involved in the murder.

Since 2014, she had been living with her relatives in Haryana with her minor son, the officer said.

PTI

Published by
PTI
Tags: delhi

Recent Posts

‘Awarapan 2’ to release in May-June, not postponed due to ‘Dhurandhar 2’: Mukesh Bhatt

Bhatt says work remains on the sequel and the delay is linked to Emraan Hashmi’s…

January 11, 2026

Two more arrested in Turkman Gate violence case in Delhi

With two fresh arrests, Delhi Police step up surveillance at Turkman Gate, saying the situation…

January 11, 2026

Woman shot dead in Delhi; police suspect link to 2023 murder of her husband

The deceased was identified as Rachna Yadav, a resident of Shalimar Bagh and the resident…

January 11, 2026

Biting cold grips Delhi as minimum temperatures dip below 4.1 deg C at isolated places

A cold wave is declared when the minimum temperature drops by 4.5 to 6.5 degrees…

January 11, 2026

Grappling with ban, Bajrang Punia eyes comeback and 2028 Olympics

Battling a four-year ban and parallel court cases, Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia says he is…

January 11, 2026

From Seoul to Sicily: Delhi’s cafés serve up the internet’s hottest desserts

From velvety cheesecakes to espresso-soaked gelato, here are seven globally viral dishes that Delhiites cannot…

January 10, 2026