The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday sought a report from Delhi Police Commissioner within three weeks regarding the double murder of a 63-year-old woman and her 34-year-old married daughter in Rohini Sector 17, allegedly committed by her son-in-law last week.
The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports on the brutal double murder that occurred on August 30, in which 63-year-old Kusum Sinha and her 34-year-old daughter Priya Sehgal were allegedly killed by her son-in-law Yogesh Sehgal, who is now in custody.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, in a letter addressed to Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, asked the police to ensure a thorough, impartial, and time-bound investigation, booking the accused under relevant provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
An Action Taken Report has been sought within three days, stated an NCW release on social media.
An initial police probe indicated that Yogesh allegedly killed his wife and mother-in-law following a dispute over the gifts exchanged between the two sides of the family during his son's birthday.
The KNK Marg police have arrested Yogesh and seized his blood-stained clothes and a pair of scissors, allegedly used in the crime, according to a police official.
In another development, the NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report alleging that a young Khasi woman from Shillong has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, with grievous injuries under suspicious circumstances.
Commission Chairperson Rahatkar has written to the Delhi Police Commissioner seeking a swift, fair investigation, immediate arrest of the accused if allegations are true, and free medical and psychological support for the victim.
Golcha has been asked to submit an Action Taken Report within three days, stated the NCW release.
NCW Member Delina Khongdup will also visit the hospital to meet the victim, according to the statement.
Media reports published on August 30 said the woman had been brought to the hospital by a man from Noida, claiming that she was injured in a fall. [Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by the Benefit News editorial team and is published directly from the IANS news feed]

NCW Seeks Action Report on Rohini Double Murder

Delhi Police asked to submit report within 3 weeks on double killing of mother & daughter

NCW Seeks Action Report on Rohini Double Murder

Delhi Police asked to submit report within 3 weeks on double killing of mother & daughter

September 1, 2025 | 21:29 IST