Crime Patrol | IIT aspirant murdered senior citizen (Episode 101 on 13th March 2012)

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The Inside Story

17-Year-Old Detained for Murdering Retired Teacher in Vasant Kunj, Delhi

A 17-year-old IIT aspirant was detained by Delhi police for allegedly murdering a retired teacher, DK Joshi, in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. The boy reportedly wanted to avenge his humiliation as the elderly man made his parents pay three lakh rupees after he stole jewellery and credit cards from his house. The police found the body on the floor of the drawing room with a head injury caused by a blunt object and stab wounds inflicted by scissors on his neck.

The accused used to live as a tenant at the time, and the deceased had a few more young tenants and bonded well with them. The police found the boy's whereabouts on Facebook and detained him from his uncle's residence in Gurgaon. His father is a businessman, while his sister is pursuing the second year of MBBS. According to the police, the boy came to Delhi last Thursday, armed with a khukri, a Nepali short bent knife. He then procured a wig from a beauty parlour in Kalkaji, run by a friend.

The C-9 duplex flat at Vasant Kunj where the retired government teacher was staying.

The incident highlights the need for stricter laws and enforcement to prevent such heinous crimes. It is also crucial to create awareness and educate people, especially the youth, about the consequences of their actions and how to deal with conflicts without resorting to violence. The incident is a wake-up call for all of us to work towards creating a society where people can live with dignity and respect, and conflicts can be resolved peacefully.

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