Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Suspect Nearly 24 Years After Murder
Police in Delhi arrested a man accused of committing a murder in 2002.
The victim, Kalaam Ansari, was found dead in a forest near Tughlaqabad Fort.
Police say his head had been crushed with stones.
They believe the accused, Firoj, wanted revenge because of a dispute involving his brother.
After the killing, police say Firoj left Delhi and hid his identity.
He reportedly moved between places and stopped contacting his village.
Nearly 24 years later, officers found him working as a tailor in Manesar.
They watched the factory and arrested him after confirming who he was.
Firoj alias Khaja was arrested nearly 24 years after the alleged 2002 murder of Kalaam Ansari.
Police allege Ansari was taken to a forest near Tughlaqabad Fort and killed with stones.
Firoj was arrested at a readymade garment factory in IMT Manesar, where he worked as a tailor.
Investigators linked the alleged motive to a family dispute involving Firoj’s brother and Ansari’s family.
Crime Branch teams conducted about 30 raids and used old records and field leads to trace him.
- Who
- Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Firoj alias Khaja, who is accused of killing Kalaam Ansari.
- What
- Firoj was arrested nearly 24 years after Ansari was allegedly murdered by having his head crushed with stones.
- When
- The alleged murder occurred on February 15, 2002; Ansari’s body was recovered on February 18, 2002, and Firoj was arrested nearly 24 years later.
- Where
- The alleged killing occurred in a forest near Tughlaqabad Fort in south Delhi; Firoj was arrested at a garment factory in IMT Manesar, Gurugram.
- Why
- Police allege the killing was motivated by Firoj’s belief that Ansari’s family was responsible for circumstances surrounding his brother’s suicide.
- Accused
- Firoj alias Khaja, aged 48
- Victim
- Kalaam Ansari, aged approximately 35
- Murder date
- February 15, 2002
- Body recovered
- February 18, 2002, from a DDA forest near Tughlaqabad Fort
- Arrest location
- A readymade garment factory in IMT Manesar, Gurugram
- Occupation
- Tailor; police said he had worked at the factory for two years
- Police effort
- Around 30 raids were conducted over two months