How Could Stepfathers Murder Their Stepsons in Delhi-NCR?
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New Delhi, Jan 30 (NationPress) The Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) is reeling from two shocking incidents of domestic violence, where stepfathers are accused of murdering their young stepsons. These tragic events, which took place in Delhi’s Shastri Park and Haryana’s Faridabad, have left local residents in disbelief due to the brutal nature of the crimes reported.
In Northeast Delhi, a 12-year-old named Altamash, a seventh-grader, was found dead in a wooded area. Allegedly, his stepfather lured the boy away from school and assaulted him with a sharp object. According to police sources, the victim was not only murdered but also had his eyes gouged out and suffered a broken arm.
The child’s mother disclosed that the suspect had threatened her children before, although she initially thought these threats were not serious.
“He has always had issues with my kids,” she said. “He took my son from school and killed him. He even called me via video to inform me after the act.”
The victim’s brother, Aman, stumbled upon the horrifying scene when the suspect reportedly sent a photo of the deceased around 3:00 AM. The body has been sent to the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital for a post-mortem, while the stepfather remains at large. The Delhi Police have mobilized forensic teams and are questioning various associates to locate the fugitive.
In Haryana, a man was arrested in Faridabad on January 25 for brutally killing his two-year-old stepson. The toddler was one of three children from his mother’s previous marriage.
Investigators revealed that the stepfather had a history of violence toward the child, often abusing him over trivial matters. On the day of the incident, the toddler was beaten to the point of unconsciousness. Despite family efforts to rush him to the hospital, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The police confirmed that the child’s body had multiple signs of injuries indicating a prolonged and violent assault. A murder case has been filed, and the suspect is currently being interrogated to uncover the full motive behind this horrific act.
Both cases have caused an uproar within their communities, with residents calling for the harshest penalties against the offenders.