11 months ago
Delhi Woman Found Dead, Husband Critical; Son Questioned
A woman in Delhi was found dead in her home.
Her husband was very sick, and their son, who has a history of mental illness, was also there.
The daughter, who lives far away, asked relatives to check on her parents because she couldn't reach them.
Police were called, and they found the woman's body.
The husband was taken to the hospital.
The son was admitted to a mental health facility.
The police are trying to figure out how the woman died.
A 65-year-old woman was found dead in her Delhi apartment.
Her 70-year-old husband was found in critical condition.
Their son, with a history of psychiatric illness, was also in the apartment.
Police were called after family members reported not being able to contact them.
The cause of death is under investigation.
- Who
- A 65-year-old woman, her 70-year-old husband, and their 50-year-old son.
- What
- A woman was found dead in her apartment, her husband was in critical condition, and their son was present.
- Where
- An apartment in Jamia Nagar, Delhi.
- When
- September 21, after family could not reach them.
- Why
- Cause of death under investigation; possible natural causes.
Unclear
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Cause of Death
Unclear
Pending Investigation
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Key facts
- Deceased
- 65-year-old woman, Aftab Jehan
- Husband
- 70-year-old man, Siraz Khan (critical)
- Son
- 50-year-old Imran alias Shally, with psychiatric history
- Location
- Apartment in Jamia Nagar, Delhi
- Date of Discovery
- September 21
- Husband's Condition
- Critical, admitted to AIIMS
- Son's Condition
- Admitted to IHBAS, then GTB Hospital
Timeline
Debt-ridden, a man's financial woes sparked family conflict.
Then, he strangled his wife and two daughters.
In Delhi, the man's wife was found dead; he was hospitalized.
Quotes
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari
The officer
“During questioning, the son could not speak comprehensively and kept saying his parents were sleeping. He had confined himself to the flat for three to four days without food and could not call for help”
NDTV
Sources
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