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IRS officer’s daughter found murdered in Delhi home, ex-servant on run as main suspect

Daughter of an IRS officer, found murdered in Delhi; investigation underway into shocking case.

By Srijoni Dutta

Apr 23, 2026 02:03 IST

A 22-year-old woman, daughter of an Indian Revenue Service officer, was found murdered at her home in southeast Delhi’s Amar Colony, police said on Wednesday. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety even inside homes.

According to police, the victim was found by her family members in suspicious conditions, after which they informed the authorities. The case is now being investigated.

Initial reports suggest that she was alone at home during the incident, and there were no signs of forced entry, which means the accused could be someone known to her.

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Victim found under suspicious circumstances

According to NDTV reports, police said the woman’s body was found inside her home by family members, who informed authorities soon after. The situation looked suspicious from the beginning.

The victim, aged 22, was alone at the time, which has made the case more serious and concerning for investigators.

Ex-domestic help under suspicion

As per NDTV reports, police suspect a 19-year-old former domestic help who had worked at the house and was fired over a month ago. He is currently on the run, and police are trying to track him down.

Officials believe the suspect may have used a spare key to enter the house, as there were no signs of forced entry.

Allegations of assault

According to NDTV reports, sources said preliminary inquiry suggests the woman was sexually assaulted before being strangled using a mobile phone charger cable. The exact sequence of events is still being investigated.

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Ongoing investigation

Police stated that the suspect had arrived in Delhi recently, raising suspicion about his involvement. The case remains under active investigation, with officials working to gather all necessary evidence.

The incident has once again highlighted concerns over personal safety, even within one’s own home. It also raises questions about background verification and monitoring of domestic workers.

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