IRS officer’s daughter murder: Autopsy shows ‘multiple abrasions, nasal fracture’ and signs of physical struggle before death | India News
New Delhi: In the probe into the rape and murder of an IRS officer’s daughter, post-mortem results have revealed multiple injuries, indicating a violent attack and struggle before death, news agency ANI reported, quoting Dr Sudhir Gupta, head of forensic medicine at AIIMS Delhi.The 22-year-old woman was reported dead a day earlier on Wednesday, and the accused, Rahul Meena, was later arrested from Dwarka in Delhi.
According to Dr Gupta, external examination revealed multiple abrasion and bruise marks on both arms, hands and legs, consistent with resistance by the victim. “External examination revealed multiple abrasion and bruise marks on both arms, hands and legs, indicating signs of struggle,” he said.He also noted facial injuries, including a fractured nasal bone, indicating blunt force trauma. “Multiple abrasions to the face – blunt force impact – have been found with nasal bone fractures,” Dr Gupta added.During internal testing, significant results were found in the neck region. “At neck dissection – intramuscular hemorrhage was found in the sternocleidomastoid, sternothyroid and sternohyoid muscles,” he said.For further forensic analysis, viscera samples, nail clippings and blood samples have been preserved at the request of the investigating officer to help determine the exact cause and sequence of events.Police sources said the accused entered the Kailash Hills apartment in south Delhi using a spare key and went straight to a rooftop study, where he assaulted the victim before dragging her blood-soaked body downstairs.The accused, who worked as a domestic worker, is suspected to have tried to strangle her before the attack. Police said the victim is suspected of being sexually assaulted after being knocked unconscious, followed by multiple fatal blows with a heavy object.Sources added that he fled with cash and valuables, tried to evade detection by using fake calls and disposed of mobile phones to destroy digital evidence. He was later found at Palam railway station, where he tried to escape but failed to board the train.Meanwhile, the Saket court remanded the accused in four-day police custody allowing further questioning. He was produced in court after seeking police custody pending investigation.The victim, an IIT Delhi graduate and civil services aspirant, was preparing for his first UPSC attempt and set up a separate study room on the roof for focused preparation.A case of rape, murder and robbery has been registered and further investigation is underway.
