Two found dead in Delhi's Amar Colony flat, man hanging, woman on bed
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Key Takeaways
The bodies of two individuals — a woman and an unidentified man — were discovered under suspicious circumstances inside a flat in Delhi's Amar Colony on Monday, 20 July, according to officials. The woman, approximately 26 years old and originally from Nagpur, Maharashtra, had been residing in the flat in the Sant Nagar area as a tenant for the past two years.
How the Bodies Were Found
The discovery came after a visitor was reportedly seen attempting to break the lock on the room, prompting the building's landlord, Abhishek, to send a caretaker to investigate. Upon entering Room No. 4 of the building, the caretaker found both bodies. According to police, the man was found hanging from the ceiling fan, while the woman's body was lying on the bed.
Police arrived at the scene after receiving the information, took possession of both bodies, and subsequently notified the woman's family in Nagpur.
What the Landlord Said
'We were informed in the morning that someone had come to the house and was breaking the lock on the room. Following this, we sent the caretaker there,' landlord Abhishek said. He added that the woman had worked in Nehru Place, was known for her good conduct, and paid her rent on time.
Abhishek noted that the young man appeared to have come to visit her, and there may have been a dispute between them, though he said they had no specific information about the male victim. The landlord confirmed they had details about the woman but none about the man found dead in the flat.
Investigation Underway
Police have confirmed that an investigation is currently underway and further details are awaited. The identities and backgrounds of both individuals — particularly the unidentified man — remain subjects of active inquiry. The woman's family in Nagpur has been informed and is expected to travel to New Delhi.
This comes as Delhi police continue to handle a rising volume of cases involving deaths under suspicious circumstances in residential areas. The Sant Nagar locality falls under the jurisdiction of the Amar Colony police station, which is coordinating the investigation. No arrests have been reported so far, and the exact cause of death is yet to be established pending post-mortem results.