The chilling details of a triple murder in Delhi’s Neb Sarai have sent shockwaves through the city. On Wednesday morning, the bodies of Rajesh Kumar (51), a former army man, his wife Komal (46), and their 23-year-old daughter Kavita were discovered in their Deoli village home. The swift investigation by Delhi Police led to the arrest of their son, 20-year-old Arjun Tanwar, within hours of the discovery.
Initially, Arjun, a Delhi University political science student and a silver medalist in state-level boxing, claimed he’d been out for a morning walk. However, the police investigation quickly uncovered a far more sinister truth. Arjun, who also attended the prestigious Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan, confessed to the murders, revealing a meticulously planned act of violence fueled by resentment and a perceived lack of family support.
A statement released by the Delhi Police paints a disturbing picture of family conflict escalating to unimaginable violence. Arjun admitted that he had harbored a grudge against his parents and sister, feeling unfairly treated and overshadowed by his sister. He felt his father, a Delhi Police officer, had humiliated him on numerous occasions and that his family failed to support him. The meticulously planned act of violence is further highlighted by the fact that he chose December 4th, his parents’ wedding anniversary, to carry out the killings. This detail indicates a premeditated act, an element that adds depth to the horrifying narrative.
Arjun’s account of the killings is deeply disturbing. He confessed to first slitting his sleeping sister’s throat. He then proceeded upstairs, stabbing his father in the neck and slitting his mother’s throat in the washroom. In a calculated attempt to mislead investigators, he strategically changed his clothes, discarding his blood-stained sweatshirt and the murder weapon—an army knife—in Sanjay Van. The police recovered these crucial pieces of evidence late Wednesday night, solidifying their case against him.
After disposing of the evidence, Arjun returned home, attempting to clean up the bloodstains in a desperate bid to cover his tracks. He then provided a false alibi, claiming to have been at the gym during the time of the murders. This calculated attempt to deceive the authorities further underscores the premeditation and cold-blooded nature of the crimes. The case highlights the devastating consequences of unresolved family conflict and the chilling efficiency with which a planned act of violence can unfold. The arrest of Arjun Tanwar brings a temporary closure to this horrific incident, but the shadow of this tragedy will undoubtedly linger over the community for years to come. The investigation is ongoing, aiming to provide the victims’ family with justice and a comprehensive understanding of the motives behind this shocking act.
