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Delhi Police Head Constable and Wife Found Dead in Narela Flat; Investigation Ongoing
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Core Incident
On September 19, 2026, a 40-year-old Delhi Police head constable, Monu, and his 35-year-old wife, Meenu, were discovered dead inside their second-floor flat in Narela, outer north Delhi. The flat was locked from the inside; police entered with fire-brigade assistance after a PCR call around 1 p.m. Both bodies were found in the same room and later taken to Raja Harish Chandra Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Background & Context
Monu had served about 15 years with the Delhi Police, posted in the North district. Colleagues reported no prior signs of distress. Their two children, aged 11 and 13, were at school when the incident occurred.
Data & Statistics
- Monu: 40, head constable, 15 years of service.
- Children: 13-year-old girl, 11-year-old boy.
- Flat: second floor, Narela residential building.
Official Statements & Responses
- DCP Shobhit D. Saxena said the preliminary investigation suggests Monu first strangulated Meenu and then hanged himself; no suicide note was found.
- Deputy Commissioner Niharika Bhatt noted Monu’s service record was clear and no warning signs were observed.
- Joint Commissioner Vijay Singh described the fire-brigade-assisted entry and that the bodies were located in a single room.
- DCP Shobhit D. Saksena confirmed forensic and senior police teams examined the flat and that legal proceedings are underway.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Media reports differ on the wife’s cause of death. The Hindu, Hindustan Times and others say she was strangulated with a scarf, while the Indian Express cites a shot, referencing a domestic dispute over cooking scrambled eggs. No definitive forensic conclusion has been released, and investigators have not confirmed the exact sequence of events or motive. Although a suicide note was not found, officials have not ruled out undiscovered evidence.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Preliminary investigation suggests that the head constable first strangulated his wife and then hanged himself,” — Mr. Saxena
- “We checked his record and he has a clear record. We also spoke to people working with him, but there was no such indication as to why he would take such a drastic step,” — Ms. Bhatt
These statements outline the known facts, official perspectives, and unresolved questions surrounding the deaths of Head Constable Monu and his wife Meenu. Further forensic findings and legal outcomes are pending.