New Delhi: A couple has been arrested in connection with the death of Sanjay Verma following an alleged assault during an ancestral-property dispute in Jasola village, South-East District police said.
Omprakash Verma, 36, and his wife Chanda Verma, 34, were arrested in FIR No. 515/2026 at Sarita Vihar police station. The case was registered under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following the October 21 incident.
Mother alleged assault during family dispute
Police said they received two PCR calls about a quarrel and reached Jasola, where Sanjay had suffered serious injuries and had been taken to Apollo Hospital. He was declared brought dead there.
His wife Soni alias Nargis and mother Jamna Devi were taken to Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital for treatment, according to the statement.
Jamna Devi alleged that her son Omprakash and his wife Chanda had assaulted Sanjay and other family members during a dispute over ancestral property. Police said the case was registered on the basis of her statement, medical records and the circumstances of the incident.
Arrests near railway station and bus stand
Chanda was apprehended near New Delhi Railway Station on October 21, while Omprakash was caught at Sarai Kale Khan Bus Stand on October 22. Police alleged that both were attempting to leave Delhi.
Investigators analysed CCTV footage and mobile-phone locations, checked transport terminals and examined people known to the accused. A wooden stick allegedly used in the assault, CCTV footage, the deceased’s clothes and suspected hair and bloodstained material were collected or seized for examination.
The investigation, led by Inspector Niraj Kumar under the supervision of the Sarita Vihar SHO and ACP Anil Sharma and guidance of DCP Vineet Kumar, is continuing to establish the sequence of events and each accused person’s role. Police said a possible conspiracy and any other involvement were also being examined.
