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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Caretaker killed for 10k, body dumped in tank in farmhouse
New Delhi: A 47-year-old driver has been arrested for allegedly murdering the caretaker of a Chhatarpur farmhouse and then dumping his body in a septic tank, police said on Sunday. Police said they got information on July 26 that Sita Ram, 42, who worked as a domestic help and caretaker at the south Delhi farmhouse, was missing. He was reportedly alone on the property as the owner was out of town. When other staff members arrived in the morning, they found the farmhouse doors open and Sita Ram nowhere in sight. A missing person report was filed at Mehrauli police station, and a search was launched. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi "During investigation, the police team found Sita Ram's body inside the septic tank on the property. Crime and FSL teams were called to the scene," a senior police officer said. A case was registered under section 103 (murder) and 238 (causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. As the inquiry progressed, police found that a driver employed at the same farmhouse, Chandra Prakash, was also nowhere to be seen. They formed teams to track him down. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flights, Rentals & Accommodations Hotel Deals | Search Ads Browse Now Undo "After manual surveillance and inputs, Prakash was eventually tracked down to Palam and caught on Sunday. After questioning, he confessed to the murder and told police officers that he had asked Sita Ram for Rs 10,000, and when the latter refused, he attacked him with a hammer and dumped the body in the septic tank to conceal the crime," the senior police officer added. Sita Ram had been employed as a caretaker and guard at the farmhouse for over a decade, while the accused had been working as a daily-wage driver there for the past seven years. Chandra Prakash is from Pantgaon village in Almora district, Uttarakhand, and was residing in Chhatarpur. Further probe is on.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Man kills colleague for refusing to give Rs 10,000 loan, arrested
A 42-year-old man was allegedly bludgeoned to death at a farmhouse in Chhattarpur by his colleague after he refused to lend him Rs 10,000, police said on Sunday. The body of the deceased, Sita Ram – who was employed at the farmhouse for the last 10 years – was found drowned in a septic tank at the property on Saturday. The accused, Chandra Prakash (47), who worked as a driver at the same farmhouse, was arrested from Palam in Southwest Delhi. Police said a missing person report for Sita Ram, originally from Uttar Pradesh, was filed at the Mehrauli police station on July 26. 'Sita Ram used to work as a help at the farmhouse and was alone the night of the incident, as the owner had gone out of Delhi. On July 26 morning, staffers found the doors of the farmhouse open, and Sita Ram missing. After the missing report was filed, his body was recovered from the septic tank of the farmhouse,' DCP (South) Ankit Chauhan said. While questioning the staff at the farmhouse, the police found that Chandra Prakash was missing. He was later traced to Palam in Dwarka. Chandra Prakash, who hails from Almora and has been the driver at the farmhouse for the last seven years, told the police that a loan of Rs 10,000 made him kill Sita Ram. 'He admitted to the murder, stating that he had demanded Rs 10,000 from Sita Ram and, upon refusal, killed him with a hammer, and dumped the body in the septic tank,' the DCP said.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Delhi Driver Kills Colleague For Refusing To Give Loan, Dumps Body In Tank
A 42-year-old man, Sita Ram, was allegedly beaten to death by his colleague Chandra Prakash at a farmhouse in Delhi's Chhattarpur after refusing to lend him Rs 10,000. A 42-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his colleague at a farmhouse in Delhi's Chhattarpur after refusing to lend him Rs 10,000, officials said on Sunday. The accused has been identified as Chandra Prakash (47), who worked as a driver at the same farmhouse, and was arrested from Palam in southwest Delhi, he said. Police reported that a missing person complaint was filed at Mehrauli Police Station on July 26 for Sita Ram, a native of Uttar Pradesh. News agency PTI quoted Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankit Chauhan as saying in a statement, 'Sita Ram had been a domestic worker at a private farmhouse in Chhattarpur for the past 10 years and was staying alone at the premises because the owner was out of town." The authorities were alerted when domestic staff discovered that the main doors of the farmhouse were open and Sita Ram was missing. After receiving the complaint, a team from the Mehrauli Police Station initiated a search operation. During this search, his body was found in the septic tank located within the farmhouse, said the DCP. The crime and forensic teams were immediately called to the scene, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination. 'Based on initial findings, a case was registered on Sunday under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 238(a) (causing disappearance of evidence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Mehrauli," said the officer. The investigation team started reviewing CCTV footage, mobile data records, and statements from other workers. During the investigation, it was discovered that Chandra Prakash, the farmhouse owner's driver of seven years, was missing from the scene. The officer said, 'Using technical surveillance and tips from local sources, police tracked Chandra Prakash's location to Palam in Delhi, where he was apprehended." Upon sustained interrogation, Chandra Prakash confessed to the crime. 'He disclosed that he had requested Rs 10,000 from Sita Ram, but when the latter refused, a heated argument broke out between the two. In a fit of rage, he picked up a hammer and struck Sita Ram on the head, killing him," said the officer, adding that to hide the crime, the accused dumped the body into the septic tank and fled the scene. The murder weapon was recovered from the premises based on Chandra Prakash's confession, and the investigation is ongoing to determine if others were involved or had prior knowledge of the incident. Chandra Prakash, a native of Pantgaon village in Almora district, Uttarakhand, lived in Chhattarpur and worked as a driver at the farmhouse. Several locals expressed their shock at his death, recalling Sita Ram as a helpful man with a good nature. 'I work in another farmhouse and I have known Sita Ram for the last two years. He was a good man and was very helpful," a local worker said. He claimed that Chandra Prakash initially told the farmhouse owner about Sita Ram's disappearance, leading the owner to contact the police. Other workers near the farmhouse called for strict action against the accused. view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 20:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Delhi Man, 42, Kills Colleague For Refusing Loan, Dumps Body In Tank: Cops
New Delhi: A 42-year-old man was allegedly bludgeoned to death at a farmhouse in Chhattarpur by his colleague after he refused to lend him Rs 10,000, officials said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Chandra Prakash (47), who worked as a driver at the same farmhouse, was arrested from Palam in southwest Delhi, he said. According to the police, a missing person report for an individual named Sita Ram, a native of Uttar Pradesh, was filed at the Mehrauli Police Station on July 26. "Sita Ram had been a domestic worker at a private farmhouse in Chhattarpur for the past 10 years and was staying alone at the premises because the owner was out of town," Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankit Chauhan said in a statement. The authorities were alerted when domestic staff discovered that the main doors of the farmhouse were open and Sita Ram was missing. Upon receiving the complaint, a team from the Mehrauli Police Station initiated a search operation. During this search, his body was found in the septic tank located within the farmhouse, said the DCP. Crime and forensic teams were called to the scene immediately, and the body was sent for a post-mortem examination. "Based on initial findings, a case was registered on Sunday under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 238(a) (causing disappearance of evidence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Mehrauli," said the officer. The investigation team began analysing CCTV footage, mobile data records, and statements from other workers. During this process, it was noted that Chandra Prakash, who had been the farmhouse owner's driver for the past seven years, was missing from the area. "Using technical surveillance and tips from local sources, police tracked Chandra Prakash's location to Palam in Delhi, where he was apprehended," said the officer. Upon sustained interrogation, Chandra Prakash confessed to the crime. "He disclosed that he had requested Rs 10,000 from Sita Ram, but when the latter refused, a heated argument broke out between the two. In a fit of rage, he picked up a hammer and struck Sita Ram on the head, killing him," said the officer, adding that to hide the crime, the accused dumped the body into the septic tank and fled the scene. The murder weapon was recovered from the premises based on Chandra Prakash's disclosure, and further investigation is ongoing to determine if anyone else was involved or had prior knowledge of the incident. Chandra Prakash, originally from Pantgaon village in Almora district, Uttarakhand, resided in Chhattarpur and worked at the farmhouse. Recalling Sita Ram as a helpful man with a good nature, several locals expressed their shock at his death. "I work in another farmhouse and I have known Sita Ram for the last two years. He was a good man and was very helpful," a local worker said. He also alleged that Chandra Prakash initially informed the farmhouse owner about Sita Ram's disappearance, which prompted the owner to notify the police. Several other workers near the farmhouse demanded strict action against the accused.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Delhi: Man kills colleague for refusing to give loan, dumps body in septic tank
New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI) A 42-year-old man was allegedly bludgeoned to death at a farmhouse in Chhattarpur by his colleague after he refused to lend him Rs 10,000, officials said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Chandra Prakash (47), who worked as a driver at the same farmhouse, was arrested from Palam in southwest Delhi, he said. According to the police, a missing person report for an individual named Sita Ram, a native of Uttar Pradesh, was filed at the Mehrauli Police Station on July 26. 'Sita Ram had been a domestic worker at a private farmhouse in Chhattarpur for the past 10 years and was staying alone at the premises because the owner was out of town," Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankit Chauhan said in a statement. The authorities were alerted when domestic staff discovered that the main doors of the farmhouse were open and Sita Ram was missing. Upon receiving the complaint, a team from the Mehrauli Police Station initiated a search operation. During this search, his body was found in the septic tank located within the farmhouse, said the DCP. Crime and forensic teams were called to the scene immediately, and the body was sent for a post-mortem examination. 'Based on initial findings, a case was registered on Sunday under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 238(a) (causing disappearance of evidence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Mehrauli," said the officer. The investigation team began analysing CCTV footage, mobile data records, and statements from other workers. During this process, it was noted that Chandra Prakash, who had been the farmhouse owner's driver for the past seven years, was missing from the area. 'Using technical surveillance and tips from local sources, police tracked Chandra Prakash's location to Palam in Delhi, where he was apprehended," said the officer. Upon sustained interrogation, Chandra Prakash confessed to the crime. 'He disclosed that he had requested Rs 10,000 from Sita Ram, but when the latter refused, a heated argument broke out between the two. In a fit of rage, he picked up a hammer and struck Sita Ram on the head, killing him," said the officer, adding that to hide the crime, the accused dumped the body into the septic tank and fled the scene. The murder weapon was recovered from the premises based on Chandra Prakash's disclosure, and further investigation is ongoing to determine if anyone else was involved or had prior knowledge of the incident. Chandra Prakash, originally from Pantgaon village in Almora district, Uttarakhand, resided in Chhattarpur and worked at the farmhouse. Recalling Sita Ram as a helpful man with a good nature, several locals expressed their shock at his death. 'I work in another farmhouse and I have known Sita Ram for the last two years. He was a good man and was very helpful," a local worker said. He also alleged that Chandra Prakash initially informed the farmhouse owner about Sita Ram's disappearance, which prompted the owner to notify the police. Several other workers near the farmhouse demanded strict action against the accused. PTI BM MPL MPL view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 18:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
