In a swift breakthrough, Delhi Police have arrested Nikhil, the key suspect in the double murder of a woman and an infant in Delhi&rsquo;s Majnu Ka Tila. The arrest was made in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, just a day after the gruesome killings.
Nikhil, who was in a live-in relationship with the deceased, Sonal, reportedly attempted suicide after the crime but failed. He then fled to his hometown in a bid to escape law enforcement.
The shocking crime came to light on Tuesday, when police discovered the bodies of Sonal and a six-month-old girl, the daughter of Sonal&rsquo;s friend Rashmi, in their shared residence. Investigations revealed that Nikhil may have taken advantage of Rashmi's brief absence to stab Sonal and the infant to death.
Police teams from Civil Lines, along with forensics and Crime Branch units, launched an intense investigation. The accused is now being brought back to Delhi for interrogation.
This tragedy follows another double murder in Lajpat Nagar-I, where Ruchika Sewani and her 14-year-old son Krish were killed by Mukesh Paswan, a helper employed by the family. Paswan, too, was arrested a day later in Uttar Pradesh, while fleeing to Bihar.
Both cases have sparked concerns over domestic violence, trust breaches, and growing brutality in urban crimes.
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Majnu Ka Tila Double Murder: Ex-Boyfriend Held in Uttarakhand

Delhi Police arrest Nikhil, accused in killing of woman and infant, just a day after the crime

Majnu Ka Tila Double Murder: Ex-Boyfriend Held in Uttarakhand

Delhi Police arrest Nikhil, accused in killing of woman and infant, just a day after the crime

July 9, 2025 | 22:23 IST