Swiss Woman Found Dead In Delhi's Tilak Nagar; One Suspect Nabbed

In a shocking and tragic incident, body of a Swiss national from Zurich was discovered near the premises of an MCD school in Tilak Nagar, Delhi. The Delhi Police swiftly initiated an investigation, registering a case under section 302/201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as they work tirelessly to identify both the victim and the individuals responsible for this heinous crime.

#WATCH | Delhi: On Tilak Nagar Swiss National Murder Case, DCP West, Vichitra Veer says, "Yesterday between 8.45 am to 9 am, a call was received at Tilak Nagar police station. After that, specialised teams reached the spot... Prima Facie we thought that it was a murder case. We… https://t.co/Hfk2xmETy2 pic.twitter.com/4gtP80imRR

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2023

The legs and hands of the woman was tied with metal chains. The upper party of her body was covered with black garbage disposal plastic bag. With the help of CCTV camera footage, police have established that the body was brought there in a car. "The registration number was accessed, and a team traced the vehicle's owner. The owner said she had sold the car two months ago," another official said, adding further investigations are underway.

According to officials, the grim discovery was made near the boundary wall of the MCD school, sending shockwaves through the local community. Law enforcement agencies are currently deploying multiple teams to gather crucial information that may shed light on the circumstances surrounding this gruesome incident.

Delhi | The body of a woman was found lying near the wall of an MCD school located in Tilak Nagar. On the basis of initial facts, a case has been registered under section 302/201 of IPC. Several teams are working to identify the victim and the perpetrators. Investigation… pic.twitter.com/GuMEf2Xm2y

— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2023

One individual, identified as Gurpreet, has been apprehended in connection with the case, thanks to a combination of technical and manual intelligence, said the Delhi Police. Gurpreet is currently undergoing intensive questioning to determine the identity of the deceased woman and to uncover any leads related to the crime. The investigation remains ongoing as the Delhi Police strive to piece together the events leading up to this unfortunate incident.