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Two arrested after body of alleged rapist found in Delhi drain
Police in Delhi have arrested two men following the discovery of a body in a Najafgarh drain. The suspects told investigators they killed the deceased in revenge for an alleged sexual assault on a minor relative committed in 2021.
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Delhi police recovered the body of a man from a drain in the Najafgarh area and subsequently arrested two suspects in connection with the death. During questioning, the arrested individuals revealed that they carried out the killing as an act of retribution following allegations that the deceased had raped a minor girl who was related to one of them in 2021.
According to investigators, the two accused men were previously acquainted with the victim. The police have been investigating the circumstances surrounding both the alleged 2021 sexual assault and the subsequent homicide as part of their inquiry.
The case highlights ongoing challenges with crimes against minors in the capital and raises questions about vigilantism as a response to such offences. The investigation into both incidents remains ongoing as authorities work to establish a complete timeline of events and gather additional evidence.
The arrested individuals have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Police said further details would emerge as the investigation progresses.