delhibreakings delhi husband kills wife gas cylinder attack pul prahladpur Delhi Crime News: Husband Kills Wife with Gas Cylinder in Pul Prahladpur Over Suspicion

A shocking incident of domestic violence was reported from South East Delhi’s Pul Prahladpur where a 35-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife. The accused used a domestic gas cylinder to strike his wife multiple times on her head following a heated argument. The incident took place on Sunday night while the couple’s infant was present in the house, leading to immediate panic in the residential area.

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Key Details of the Pul Prahladpur Murder Case

  • The incident occurred around 9:30 PM on March 29, 2026, inside a DDA flat.
  • The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Poonam, who died on the spot.
  • The accused husband, Suresh, was arrested by the Delhi Police directly from the crime scene.
  • Neighbors rushed to the flat after hearing loud screams and forced the door open with the help of the landlord.
  • An 18-month-old infant was found inside the house during the time of the killing.

What is the current status of the police investigation?

Delhi Police have registered a formal case of murder and forensic teams were deployed to collect evidence from the flat. Investigators are currently checking if the accused was under the influence of alcohol during the time of the attack. Preliminary reports suggest that extreme suspicion and domestic arguments regarding financial issues triggered the violence. The police are conducting a detailed probe to determine if the act was premedited or happened during a sudden dispute.

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