What is the latest in the Peeragarhi triple death investigation?
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New Delhi, Feb 13 (NationPress) The Delhi Police have taken a self-proclaimed “baba” into custody concerning the enigmatic deaths of three individuals, whose remains were discovered inside a locked vehicle near the Peeragarhi flyover on the outskirts of the national capital earlier this week.
Officials report that the suspect, named Kamaruddin, who is also referred to as a ‘maulana’ and an occult practitioner, has been charged with murder. This arrest signifies a crucial development in a case that initially seemed to point towards a potential suicide.
DCP of the Outer District, Sachin Sharma, stated that the investigation is progressing to reconstruct the timeline of events. “We are striving to understand what occurred that day and the circumstances leading up to it. The victims approached him because he claimed he had the ability to heal any ailment. Numerous individuals suffering from health issues visited him, as he asserted he could cure any disease, even cancer,” he explained.
Police officials noted that they are collaborating with other agencies to obtain additional insights into the investigation.
The deceased individuals, Randhir, 76, Shiv Naresh Singh, 47, and Laxmi Devi, 40, were found deceased inside a stationary car on Sunday afternoon. Randhir occupied the driver’s seat, while the other two were in the back seats. The vehicle was reportedly locked from the inside when the bodies were located near the Peeragarhi flyover.
Authorities mentioned that Kamaruddin had maintained contact with the three victims for almost a year. CCTV footage from the vicinity reportedly captures him sitting in the front passenger seat of the car earlier on the day of the incident.
Investigators are currently questioning the suspect to uncover the precise sequence of events and the motive behind these tragic deaths. More information is expected as the investigation continues.