Delhi Police stop Hari Nagar cremation after PCR call alleges woman was killed

Delhi Police stopped a cremation in Hari Nagar, West Delhi, after a PCR call alleged the woman had been killed by her family. Officers intercepted relatives, took custody of the body, and moved it to a mortuary for post-mortem examination. Police are questioning family members and checking all angles, including possible foul play.

Delhi Police stopped a cremation in Hari Nagar, west Delhi, after a PCR caller alleged a woman was killed. Officers took custody of the body before the last rites could proceed, officials said. Police moved the body to a mortuary for a post-mortem. The examination is set to help confirm the cause of death.

Police said the alert reached Hari Nagar police station at about 2 pm on Tuesday. A team was sent at once to check the claim, officials said. At the location, officers intercepted family members and took possession of the woman’s body, a senior police officer said. The woman’s identity and age were not disclosed.

Delhi Police probe after PCR call in Hari Nagar

Sources said the caller claimed the woman was killed by family members. Police acted quickly to stop disposal of the body without legal steps, sources added. The senior officer said the family had already begun arrangements for the cremation. That timing increased concern about the situation around the woman’s death.

Police are questioning the deceased’s family members to piece together what happened. "We are examining all angles, including the possibility of foul play,\" the officer said. Officials said the post-mortem findings will guide the next steps. Police said further legal action will follow based on the results.

With inputs from PTI