Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Man Arrested After Roommate Dies In Najafgarh Beating
Police arrested a man named Ranjit Ram in Delhi.
They say he and his roommate, Dadan, drank alcohol together.
Later, the two men argued about something.
Police say Ranjit hit Dadan on the face and head.
Dadan fell to the floor and was badly injured.
Ranjit reportedly went to sleep afterward.
The next morning, he found Dadan dead and told Dadan’s family.
Dadan’s nephew called the police on August 29.
Police are investigating the death, and a postmortem was ordered.
Police arrested 46-year-old Ranjit Ram for allegedly beating his roommate, Dadan, to death.
The incident occurred around midnight on August 28 at a rented accommodation in Ajay Park, Najafgarh.
Police said the men had consumed alcohol before arguing over an unspecified issue.
Ranjit allegedly hit Dadan’s face and head with his fists, causing him to fall and sustain an injury.
Dadan’s nephew called police on August 29; the body was sent for postmortem and an FIR was registered.
- Who
- Ranjit Ram was arrested in connection with the alleged killing of his roommate, Dadan, both reported to be 46 years old.
- What
- Dadan allegedly died after being beaten during an altercation.
- When
- The assault allegedly occurred around midnight on August 28; the death came to light on August 29.
- Where
- A rented accommodation in the Ajay Park area of Najafgarh, Delhi.
- Why
- Police said the altercation followed alcohol consumption and arose over an unspecified or trivial issue.
- Accused
- Ranjit Ram, 46
- Victim
- Dadan, 46, a resident of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
- Alleged weapon
- Fists and blows to the face and head
- Incident date
- Around midnight on August 28
- Location
- A rented accommodation in Ajay Park, Najafgarh
- Police action
- An FIR was registered and further investigation launched
- Postmortem
- The body was sent to Rao Tula Ram Hospital
