Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Delhi Man Arrested in Wife’s Alleged Strangling Death
Police in Delhi arrested a 24-year-old man after his wife was found dead.
The woman was 32 years old and lived with her husband, two daughters, and mother.
Her 10-year-old daughter told police that she saw her father near her mother early in the morning.
The girl then noticed that her mother was not responding.
Doctors at LHMC Hospital declared the woman dead.
Police said they saw marks on her neck and suspected strangulation.
Investigators traced the husband to Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh within 16 hours.
Police allege that he strangled his wife after they argued.
The investigation is still continuing.
Delhi Police arrested 24-year-old Chandrapal Bhati over his wife’s alleged murder in Anand Parbat.
The 32-year-old woman was found unresponsive in a room in Punjabi Basti, Baljeet Nagar.
Police said the woman’s 10-year-old daughter saw her father checking her breathing before he left.
Investigators reported nail-like marks on the woman’s neck and registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police said the suspect was traced to Bulandshahr within 16 hours and allegedly confessed after an argument over strained marital relations.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested 24-year-old Chandrapal Bhati in connection with the alleged killing of his 32-year-old wife.
- What
- The woman was allegedly strangled and found unresponsive in her home.
- When
- Police received information on September 14; the case was registered on September 15, and the suspect was arrested within 16 hours.
- Where
- The alleged killing occurred in Punjabi Basti, Baljeet Nagar, in Delhi’s Anand Parbat area; the suspect was traced to Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Police said the husband reported frequent quarrels and strained marital relations, and allegedly strangled his wife after an altercation.
- Accused
- Chandrapal Bhati, 24, a resident of Wair, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
- Deceased
- A 32-year-old woman who lived with her husband, two minor daughters, and mother
- Location
- A room in Punjabi Basti, Baljeet Nagar, Anand Parbat, Delhi
- Police case
- FIR No. 517/2026 under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Evidence noted
- Police reported nail-like marks on the left side of the woman’s neck
- Arrest timeline
- The suspect was traced and apprehended within 16 hours
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is underway