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The arrested accused have been recognized as Soniya (34), a resident of Alipur in Delhi, and her 28-year-old boyfriend Rohit, who hails from Sonipat, the official mentioned, including that one other accused within the case, Vijay, is absconding.
The homicide was dedicated over the affair, in addition to the sufferer’s abusive and prison behaviour, he added.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Harsh Indora mentioned, “The victim, Pritam Prakash (42), was a known history-sheeter in Alipur. He had more than 10 cases registered against him, including those under the Arms Act, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. He had also been declared a proclaimed offender by the court.”
On July 5, 2024, Pritam got here to choose up Soniya from her sister’s home in Sonipat’s Gannaur however left after an argument. That day, Soniya provided ₹50,000 to her sister’s brother-in-law Vijay and requested him to kill her husband. Later, when Pritam returned and pleaded along with her, Soniya let him keep in the home.
However, that night time whereas she slept on the terrace, Vijay killed Pritam and dumped his physique in a drain close to Agwanpur. Vijay despatched her a video of the physique on social media, which was later deleted.
On July 20, Soniya lodged a lacking grievance with Alipur Police, claiming that her husband had gone out and by no means returned. While the case was initially handled as a routine lacking individual report, it raised suspicion when there have been no monetary or digital footprints of the sufferer for a number of weeks.
During the investigation, the crew traced the cellular quantity linked to Pritam, which had turn into energetic once more after almost a 12 months. Surveillance revealed that the cellphone was being utilized in Sonipat, main the crew to Rohit. On being questioned, Rohit initially misled the investigators however later broke down and confessed to the crime, police mentioned.
Rohit informed police that he was in a relationship with Soniya and that the 2 had conspired to kill Pritam, DCP Indora mentioned. He admitted that Soniya allegedly paid Vijay to eradicate her husband.
Around the identical time, Haryana Police recovered an unidentified male physique from the realm, however had been unable to establish it. The case remained unsolved till Delhi Police linked the dots almost a 12 months later.
Police mentioned Soniya later bought Pritam’s auto rickshaw for ₹4.5 lakh and gave his cell phone to Rohit. DNA samples preserved through the Haryana autopsy will now be used to conclusively establish the physique.
Soniya was about 15 years outdated when she fell in love with Pritam and acquired married in opposition to their households needs. “The marriage was never reported to the police by the families, who later accepted the couple. They have three children from the wedlock, including a 16-year-old boy and two daughters,” the DCP mentioned.
He mentioned Rohit was beforehand concerned in 4 prison circumstances associated to homicide and arms possession. Rohit, who acquired married in April 2025 and used to work as a non-public cab driver, continued his extramarital affair with Soniya.
Police are trying to find Vijay, who’s presently absconding, the DCP Indora mentioned.
Published – August 03, 2025 07:59 am IST
