Chilling Murder: Friend Slashes Woman’s Neck, Burns Her Alive in Flat Inferno

A shocking news has come from the capital Patna, where the criminals are so emboldened that they are not afraid of the police at all. Last night, a woman was murdered in her house in Anandpuri area of ​​SK Puri police station area. The accused first cut victim's neck and made several blows on her body. After this, he took out the gas cylinder pipe from the stove and set it on fire and burnt her alive.

 The victim was found charred beyond recognition after neighbors reported smoke and flames. Delhi Police, as cited in a Hindustan Times report, confirmed the suspect, a 35-year-old acquaintance, fled the scene. The gruesome act, shared widely on X, has shocked the community, raising concerns about personal safety.

Sequence of the Brutal Attack
Preliminary investigations reveal the suspect, known to victim for over a year, visited her flat under the pretext of a casual meeting. An argument escalated, leading to the suspect allegedly slashing her throat with a kitchen knife before tampering with the LPG cylinder pipe to ignite a fire. The blaze, which gutted the apartment, was extinguished by 11:00 PM IST after three fire tenders responded, per Delhi Fire Service logs. Forensic teams are analyzing the crime scene for evidence, including the knife and cylinder components, to reconstruct the chilling sequence.

Police Manhunt and Motive Probe
Delhi Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, identified via CCTV footage exiting the building at 8:50 PM IST. A case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for murder and arson has been registered. Investigators suspect a personal dispute, possibly linked to financial or emotional conflicts, as the motive, though details remain unclear. Posts on X speculate about betrayal, with users urging swift justice. The police are questioning mutual contacts and analyzing call records to trace the suspect, who remains at large.

Rising Concerns Over Safety
The murder has reignited discussions on violence against women in urban India, with Delhi reporting a 15% rise in such crimes in 2024, per NCRB data. Community leaders on X are calling for enhanced safety measures and stricter penalties. As the investigation unfolds, this tragedy underscores the devastating impact of betrayal and the urgent need for societal vigilance.