Delhi Mother Arrested for Alleged Murder of Two Daughters in Malviya Nagar
Delhi Police have taken into custody a 54-year-old woman in connection with the alleged murder of her two daughters at their residence in Malviya Nagar. Officials confirmed the arrest on Sunday, following a tragic incident that unfolded on March 6.
Details of the Incident
The bodies of the two sisters, aged 34 and 28, were discovered in separate rooms of their ground-floor home located in F-Block of Malviya Nagar. Their mother was found unconscious in another room of the same residence, having reportedly attempted suicide by consuming poison.
After undergoing thorough medical and psychiatric evaluation, the mother was formally taken into police custody on Friday. Investigators revealed that the elder daughter, who was mentally challenged, was found with a pillow over her face. The younger daughter, a law student, had a ligature around her neck.
Possible Motives and Investigation
Police sources indicated that the mother was allegedly distressed due to a strained relationship with her husband and financial dependence. These factors are believed to have potentially contributed to the crime, though the investigation is ongoing to establish a clear motive and sequence of events.
The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting issues of mental health and familial stress. Authorities are continuing their probe to gather more evidence and understand the full circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
