New Delhi: A shocking double murder has rocked South Delhi’s CR Park area, where a father and son were allegedly killed by their neighbour over a minor money dispute, raising serious concerns over law and order in the national capital.
The incident took place at Tara Apartments, where the accused, identified as Mohammad Asad, allegedly attacked both victims with a sharp-edged weapon following an argument related to financial transactions. The victims, identified as Rakesh (60) and his son Karan (around 27–30 years), succumbed to their injuries after being taken to hospital.
According to police, information was received around 9:20 PM on April 17 that two victims had been declared brought dead at Max Super Speciality Hospital, while another injured person, a relative, was undergoing treatment. Based on the survivor’s statement, an FIR was registered at CR Park Police Station under relevant sections.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused attacked the victims around 6 PM. Acting swiftly, police teams used technical surveillance, digital footprints, and local intelligence to track down and arrest the accused within 2–3 hours of the crime. The vehicle used by him to flee the scene has also been seized.
The motive behind the crime is suspected to be a dispute over money. Police sources further indicated that the accused has a prior criminal record, with a case registered against him in 2005 at Sangam Vihar Police Station.
The crime scene presented a gruesome picture, with bloodstains found across multiple areas, including walls and staircases of the building, indicating the brutality of the attack. Residents of the apartment complex are in shock, and a sense of fear has gripped the locality.
Family members of the victims are in deep distress and are currently not in a condition to speak. Neighbours and relatives have demanded strict action and justice for the victims.
Police have deployed personnel in the area and are continuing further investigation to ascertain complete details of the incident.
