New Delhi: Delhi Police has cracked the sensational Mungeshpur murder case, arresting all three accused after an extensive multi-state search operation spanning Delhi, Mumbai, and Haridwar.
On March 31, 2026, police at PS Bawana received information about a decomposed body lying in an open field. A team immediately reached the spot and found the body of a male, later identified as Pradeep, a resident of Village Occhandi and a known bad character of the police station, by his brother Anil.
Investigation revealed that on March 29, Pradeep had gone to a liquor shop with three associates. The group later moved to the Mungeshpur area to consume alcohol. Around 10:00 PM, Pradeep called his wife, informing her that he was near Sohti–Kutubgarh Road and that his scooty had developed a puncture. Soon after, his phone was switched off.
Following repeated unsuccessful attempts to trace him, his wife filed a missing report on March 31. The recovered body was later confirmed to be Pradeep, leading to the registration of FIR No. 165/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Under the leadership of senior officers, a dedicated police team was formed and launched a coordinated operation to track down the accused. Investigators found that the suspects were constantly changing locations and using phones of passersby to evade detection.
On April 3, one of the accused contacted his brother using a borrowed phone, which was traced near Gateway of India, Mumbai. A police team was immediately dispatched.
On April 5, another call was traced to Haridwar Railway Station, prompting another team to follow the trail.
Finally, on April 7, a fresh location was traced near Badli Railway Station. CCTV footage and local intelligence indicated that the accused had moved towards Narela Railway Station. Acting swiftly, police teams reached the location and apprehended all three accused after a thorough search operation.
Accused Details:
The arrested individuals have been identified as Indrajeet alias Sussa (33), Sagar (26), and Monty (24), all residents of Occhandi village. Police confirmed that Indrajeet had prior involvement in a 2019 murder case registered at PS Bawana.
Recovery:
Police recovered the murder weapon, a brick, from agricultural fields in Mungeshpur. The scooty used in the crime was also recovered from Panipat based on the accused’s disclosure.
