Delhi Police arrest father, associate for murder of 38-year-old son in Kalindi Kunj
Synopsis
A father and his associate allegedly lured a mentally ill 38-year-old man to an abandoned container in Delhi's Kalindi Kunj on the pretext of a doctor's visit — then assaulted and strangled him. Delhi Police cracked the blind case in days using CCTV trails and technical surveillance, arresting the victim's own father, Talukdar Ansari, 64, and Md Wasim alias Akram, 49.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police solved a blind murder case on 29 August , arresting Talukdar Ansari, 64 , and Md Wasim alias Akram, 49 .
The victim, Gul Hasan, 38 , was Ansari's own son and was reportedly suffering from schizophrenia .
The body was found on 23 August inside an abandoned container near the NTPC wall, Kalindi Kunj , with head injuries and signs of strangulation.
Police traced the accused to a stitching factory in Govindpuri through CCTV footage and technical surveillance.
Recovered evidence includes the concrete stone, blood-stained clothes, and the cloth rope allegedly used in the killing.
The complete motive is still under investigation; forensic examination of evidence is ongoing.
Delhi Police's South-East District unit on Saturday, 29 August announced the resolution of a blind murder case, arresting Talukdar Ansari, 64, and his associate Md Wasim alias Akram, 49, for the killing of Gul Hasan, 38 — Ansari's own son. According to investigators, the victim was lured to an abandoned container in the Kalindi Kunj area under the pretext of a doctor's visit, where he was assaulted and strangled.
How the Body Was Discovered
At approximately 7:13 pm on 23 August, police received information about an unidentified body inside an abandoned container — locally referred to as 'Bablu ka Container' — situated near the NTPC wall, roughly 500 metres east of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, close to Kacchi Colony, Gali No. 1, under the jurisdiction of Kalindi Kunj police station. The victim was found with an apparent injury to the left temporal region of his head. A concrete block bearing suspected blood stains was recovered from near the body, which investigators believed was used in the assault.
The Investigation
Since the victim's identity was not immediately established, police registered a murder case and constituted four specialised teams drawn from Kalindi Kunj police station, the Special Staff, Narcotics, and the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS). The investigation was led by ACP Sarita Vihar Anil Kumar Sharma under the supervision of DCP South-East District Vineet Kumar, IPS, and the overall guidance of Joint Commissioner of Police, Southern Range, Vijay Kumar, IPS.
Investigators conducted an extensive camera-to-camera trail using CCTV footage, technical surveillance, intelligence inputs, and field-level verification. The footage reportedly showed Gul Hasan travelling with two other men toward the crime scene — neither of whom was seen returning without him. This lead eventually pointed investigators to a stitching factory in Govindpuri, where both accused were apprehended.
How the Murder Unfolded
According to police, Gul Hasan had been suffering from schizophrenia and related mental health conditions. The accused allegedly exploited his vulnerability, persuading him to accompany them to the abandoned container on the false pretext of a medical visit. Once at the isolated location, Md Wasim allegedly attacked the victim with a stone, while Talukdar Ansari also reportedly assaulted his own son. The victim was subsequently strangled using a rope fashioned from discarded cloth material. The accused then fled, leaving the body inside the container.
Evidence Recovered
Following the arrests, police recovered several items reportedly linked to the crime: the concrete stone allegedly used in the assault, blood-stained clothing worn by the accused at the time of the incident, and the cloth rope allegedly used to strangle Gul Hasan. Forensic and technical examination of the recovered material is ongoing.
What Happens Next
Police stated that further investigation is underway to determine the complete motive behind the killing, corroborate the alleged sequence of events through forensic evidence, obtain the final medical opinion, and collect additional material required for the case. The detection, police said, was the result of coordinated efforts across multiple specialised units. As the motive remains under investigation, the full circumstances surrounding why a father allegedly conspired to kill his own son are yet to be formally established.
Point of View
But for what it reveals about the vulnerability of individuals with mental illness to those closest to them. The fact that the victim reportedly had schizophrenia and was deceived under the guise of medical care points to a pattern where caregiving relationships become sites of exploitation. Delhi Police's use of a camera-to-camera CCTV trail to crack a blind case within days is operationally commendable, but the motive — still officially undetermined — is the question that will define this case. Whether this was driven by property, family conflict, or the burden of caregiving is information the public deserves once the investigation concludes.
NationPress
29 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Delhi Kalindi Kunj murder case?
Delhi Police arrested Talukdar Ansari, 64, and his associate Md Wasim alias Akram, 49, in connection with the murder of Gul Hasan, 38. Ansari is the victim's father. Both were apprehended from a stitching factory in Govindpuri.
When and where was the victim's body found?
The body of Gul Hasan was found at approximately 7:13 pm on 23 August inside an abandoned container near the NTPC wall, about 500 metres east of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, under the jurisdiction of Kalindi Kunj police station.
How did Delhi Police solve the blind murder case?
Police formed four specialised teams and used CCTV footage, technical surveillance, field intelligence, and camera-to-camera tracking to identify the victim and trace his movements. The footage showed the victim walking toward the crime scene with two men who did not return with him, leading investigators to the accused.
What was the cause of death of Gul Hasan?
According to police, Gul Hasan was first assaulted with a stone and then strangled using a rope made from discarded cloth material. He was found with an injury to the left temporal region of his head; a blood-stained concrete block was recovered near the body.
What is the motive behind the murder?
The complete motive has not yet been formally established. Police have said further investigation is underway to determine why the killing took place. The victim reportedly suffered from schizophrenia, and the accused allegedly used a false promise of a doctor's visit to lure him to the crime scene.
