Delhi househelp murder: Mount Kailash dermatologist charged, police probe mental health history

Delhi Police say a dermatologist in Mount Kailash is accused of killing his long-serving househelp, Meena, at his home before asking neighbours to call police so he could surrender. Investigators cite a reported history of OCD and depression and are examining whether his mental state and alleged resentment towards the victim contributed to the attack.

Delhi Police said a dermatologist in Mount Kailash allegedly killed the family’s househelp, Meena, at his home. Investigators said the woman was hit with a cricket bat. Police added she was then stabbed in the neck with a gupti dagger. The incident has unsettled residents in the upscale neighbourhood.

Police received a call at 11.36 am on Thursday about a murder on a house terrace. Officers reached the spot and found Meena lying in a pool of blood. The body had serious injuries, police said. The case is being handled by the Southeast district team.

Mount Kailash murder investigation focuses on accused Dr Manish Gupta

Police identified the accused as Dr Manish Gupta and said Dr Manish Gupta acted alone. Deputy Commissioner of Police Southeast Hemant Tiwari confirmed the finding. Investigators said Dr Manish Gupta did not try to clean blood or remove signs. Police also seized the gupti and the cricket bat used.

After the attack, Dr Manish Gupta allegedly walked downstairs in blood-stained clothes. Investigators said Dr Manish Gupta sat in the drawing room and stayed calm. When neighbours arrived, Dr Manish Gupta asked them to inform police. A source said Dr Manish Gupta wanted to surrender.

Mount Kailash murder probe looks at mental health claims

Investigators said Dr Manish Gupta has had psychiatric conditions for almost two decades. Police sources listed obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD and depression among the issues. Teams are checking if a worsening mental state played a role. Police said there was no earlier record of violent conduct by Dr Manish Gupta.

Meena had worked for the Gupta household for around 20 years, police said. Officers said Meena was close to the family, mainly the doctor’s wife and son. Investigators said Dr Manish Gupta believed the family valued Meena more. Police sources said this resentment is a key angle.

Mount Kailash murder case rules out black magic claim

Police said there was no material supporting claims of black magic or negative energy. Investigators said they were focusing on evidence and motive instead. CCTV footage from nearby buildings is being checked. Police said the post-mortem report is awaited. Teams also plan to reconstruct the crime sequence.

Police said Dr Manish Gupta’s wife, an Ayurvedic dermatologist, was not at home then. Police added the accused’s son learnt of the incident after word spread. People living nearby said Meena was quiet and reliable. Many said Meena had served the family for years without disputes.

Meena’s son Robin said the family was in shock. "She left for work as usual in the morning. Then we got a call saying she was dead. I still cannot believe it,\" Robin said. Neighbours, domestic workers, and relatives gathered outside and demanded strict punishment for the accused.

The case has drawn added attention after a recent killing in nearby Kailash Hills. Police noted it happened about two months earlier. In that case, a 22-year-old daughter of an IRS officer was allegedly raped and murdered. Police said a former domestic help was accused in that incident.

With inputs from PTI