Delhi University Professor Murder Case: Bengal Couple Arrested Over Property Dispute

The murder of a Delhi University professor in East Delhi has been cracked within three days of the crime, with police arresting a couple from West Bengal who allegedly travelled nearly 1,400 kilometres to carry out the killing over a property-related dispute.

Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College, was found dead at her residence in Satyam Apartments in Vasundhara Enclave on Wednesday. Investigators have now traced the crime to a couple from Burdwan, West Bengal, who have been taken into custody.

CCTV Footage Led Investigators to Suspects

According to officials, the accused gained entry into Paul's flat through what police described as a "friendly entry", indicating that the victim may have known the visitors and allowed them inside voluntarily.

CCTV footage from the apartment complex had captured two masked individuals entering and later leaving the building. The footage became a crucial lead in helping investigators identify and track the suspects.

Professor Lived Alone in East Delhi Flat

Paul had been residing alone in the apartment. She had separated from her husband in 2022, five years after their marriage. Her husband currently lives in Bengaluru.

The case came to light on Thursday when her sister, Devarati, contacted the police after repeated attempts to reach Paul failed. Concerned about her wellbeing, she went to the apartment and discovered that the flat had been locked from the outside.

Unable to get any response, she eventually broke into the residence, where she found her sister dead.

No Signs of Robbery Found at Crime Scene

Police said the professor had suffered a deep injury to her head and had severed veins in one of her wrists.

Investigators also ruled out robbery as a motive after finding jewellery and cash untouched inside the house. The absence of any missing valuables strengthened suspicions that the murder was linked to a personal dispute rather than a theft attempt.

Property Dispute Emerges as Key Motive

During the investigation, police uncovered evidence pointing towards a property-related conflict as the motive behind the killing. The accused couple allegedly travelled from Burdwan to Delhi specifically to execute the murder.

With the arrests now made, police believe they have solved the case, though further investigation is continuing to establish the full sequence of events and uncover any additional details connected to the crime.

A murder case has been registered, and authorities are continuing their probe.