A grisly murder in Delhi has left the city shaken. A woman’s body, found floating in a drain, led investigators on a hunt that ultimately resulted in the arrest of her husband, whose carelessness with a nose pin gave him away.
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The lifeless body of 34-year-old Poonam Gupta was discovered by a passerby early in the morning near the Okhla Industrial area. As the body was recovered from the drain, police noted there were no external wounds or signs of violent struggle. However, one peculiar detail stood out — a nose pin found in the water near Poonam’s body.
When Poonam’s family was notified, they immediately confirmed that she always wore a small, delicate gold nose pin. The one found in the drain, however, was silver and larger in size.
The Investigation
Poonam’s husband, Amit Gupta, was quickly questioned. Amit seemed genuinely distraught over his wife’s death but denied any knowledge of how she had ended up in the drain. He claimed Poonam had left their home after an argument the night before and that he hadn’t seen her since.
Suspicion grew when it was discovered that the nose pin was purchased from a jewelry shop near Amit’s workplace. Surveillance footage showed Amit buying the nose pin just days before his wife’s murder. This crucial evidence prompted investigators to dig deeper into Amit’s life.
The Truth Comes Out
Amit’s financial troubles had been mounting, and his marriage to Poonam had been strained for months. He had been secretly involved in a gambling ring and had been borrowing large sums of money. Poonam had become aware of her husband’s financial problems and was considering filing for divorce. Desperate to avoid losing everything, Amit decided to end his wife’s life.
On the night of her death, Amit confronted Poonam about the impending divorce and the damage to his reputation. The argument escalated into violence, and he strangled her in a fit of rage. To avoid identification, Amit took Poonam’s body to the drain, hoping to dispose of her without attracting attention.
In his haste, he had left behind a critical piece of evidence — the nose pin from his mistress, a woman named Neha, who had spent the night at his apartment a few days earlier.
The Arrest
Amit was arrested after his confession, and investigators believe Neha may be charged as an accessory. The case has raised serious questions about domestic violence, financial pressures, and the extent to which people can go to cover their tracks.
