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Sealed home in Meerut murder case reopened after 18 months
The house where a high-profile murder occurred in Meerut was unsealed on Wednesday, nearly 18 months after the incident. The victim's mother and brother were overcome with emotion upon entering the room where the crime took place.
LSN India ·
The residence linked to a widely-reported homicide in Meerut was opened for the first time since the incident on Wednesday, more than a year after the case drew public attention. Inside the sealed dwelling, investigators and family members discovered scattered belongings, foul odours emanating from beneath the bed, and cement residue on the floor.
The emotional return proved overwhelming for the victim's immediate family. His mother and brother broke down upon reaching the room where the fatal incident had occurred, confronting the physical space associated with their loss after such an extended period of separation from the property.
Local police recovered items from the residence and subsequently handed over the family's possessions to the relatives present. The reopening of the house marks a significant procedural step in the long-standing investigation, though specific details regarding the case's current status remain unclear.