A court in Delhi has delivered a life imprisonment verdict to a man found guilty of the brutal murder of his own mother and younger brother. The conviction, based on a meticulous police investigation, brings a tragic 2019 family dispute to a close.
Details of the Gruesome Crime
The incident that shocked the Uttam Nagar locality occurred on April 23, 2019. According to officials, local residents alerted a police patrol team about a violent assault inside a house. Upon reaching the scene, officers discovered a horrifying sight.
Rajender Arora was found semi-conscious on a chair, while his mother, Lata Arora, lay on the floor in a pool of blood. Both victims were rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, where doctors declared them dead on arrival.
Witness Testimony and Arrest
Eyewitnesses provided chilling accounts to the court. They stated that a bleeding Rajender had managed to run out of the flat, informing them that his elder brother, Sunil Arora, had stabbed him and their mother. When these witnesses entered the house, they found the accused standing with a knife, threatening them against intervention.
A case under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code was registered the following day, on April 24, 2019. The investigation swiftly led to the arrest of Sunil Arora.
Court Conviction and Sentencing
The Dwarka court convicted Sunil Arora on December 19. Police officials highlighted that the prosecution built a strong case using a combination of evidence:
- Oral testimonies from multiple eyewitnesses.
- Documentary evidence gathered during the probe.
- Scientific evidence and reconstruction of the crime scene.
This comprehensive evidence proved crucial in securing the conviction. Finally, the court sentenced Sunil Arora to life imprisonment. He was also ordered to pay a fine of Rs 50,000.
The verdict underscores the effectiveness of thorough investigative work in securing justice, even in the most distressing of familial crimes.
