Delhi NCR

Woman found dead in south Delhi

Published by
Mohd Shehwaaz Khan

The body of a 30-year-old woman, identified as Saniya Rai, was discovered at an apartment in the Khirki Extension area of south Delhi, police said.

At approximately 7.30 pm on Friday, a PCR call was made to the Malvia Nagar police station reporting a foul smell emanating from the woman’s flat, said a senior police officer.

Upon receiving the call, authorities promptly dispatched a team to the location. The locked apartment was opened in the presence of the owner and neighbors, revealing the decomposed body of Saniya Rai, with no apparent external injuries, according to an official.

The crime scene was examined by forensic experts, and the body was sent for a postmortem examination, confirmed the official.

Authorities have initiated proceedings under section 174 of the CrPC, with ongoing investigations into the incident, stated the police. (With inputs from PTI)

 

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan

Mohd Shehwaaz Khan is a journalist based in New Delhi. He won Laadli Media Award 2023 for best feature in print

Published by
Mohd Shehwaaz Khan

Recent Posts

‘Khoya-Paya’: how Delhi festivals handle missing children

At least 50 cases have already been reported this month; NCPCR guidelines mandate help desks,…

October 20, 2026

Metro footfall halved on October 10 amid protest curbs

DMRC says zero reduction in train trips, attributes decline to security measures and public apprehension…

October 19, 2026

Delhi court denies anticipatory bail to professor accused of rape, threatening student with videos

A Delhi court denied bail to a former DU professor accused of raping a student,…

October 19, 2026

Delhi Police files 500-page chargesheet in Manipuri musician’s murder case

Delhi Police charged seven dhaba workers in the fatal beating of a Manipuri musician who…

October 19, 2026

7 sewage treatment plants in Delhi fail discharge standards

Seven Delhi STPs failed DPCC standards in September, dumping high levels of faecal coliform and…

October 19, 2026

Neha Bora moves Delhi HC against police notice

AISA chief Neha Bora petitioned the Delhi HC against a police notice requiring a peace…

October 19, 2026