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Delhi Court Frames Rape, Murder and Robbery Charges
A Delhi court has formally accused Rahul Meena of several serious crimes.
The case involves the death of a 22-year-old woman.
Prosecutors say Meena had previously worked as a helper for her family.
They allege he entered the home while her parents were away.
He is accused of attacking and sexually assaulting her.
He allegedly strangled her and took valuables and phones.
Her parents found her unconscious and doctors later declared her dead.
Meena was arrested at a hotel on the day of the incident.
The court has scheduled the next stage of the trial for September 7.
A Delhi court framed rape, murder and robbery charges against former domestic help Rahul Meena.
The charges relate to the alleged killing of a 22-year-old woman at her family’s Kailash Hills residence.
Prosecutors allege Meena entered using a hidden key, sexually assaulted the woman and strangled her with a charging cable.
He allegedly fled with cash, jewellery and mobile phones before being arrested at a Dwarka hotel.
The court scheduled September 7 for prosecution evidence, allowing the trial to begin this month.
- Who
- Rahul Meena, a former domestic help, is accused of killing the 22-year-old daughter of a senior Indian Revenue Service officer.
- What
- A Delhi court framed charges of rape, murder and robbery against Meena.
- Where
- The alleged crime occurred at the family’s residence in Kailash Hills, south Delhi; Meena was arrested at a hotel in Dwarka.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on April 22; prosecution evidence is scheduled to begin on September 7.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege the crime involved robbery, and Meena reportedly told a magistrate he acted for money.
Key facts
- Accused
- Rahul Meena, a former domestic help
- Charges
- Rape, murder and robbery
- Victim
- A 22-year-old engineering graduate and UPSC aspirant
- Alleged weapon
- A mobile phone charging cable
- Alleged stolen items
- Cash, jewellery and mobile phones
- Arrest
- At a hotel in Dwarka on the day of the incident
- Next court date
- September 7 for prosecution evidence
Quotes
Rahul Meena
The former domestic help accused in the murder, speaking during an initial magistrate appearance.
“made a mistake”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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