‘Door locked from outside, body in pool of blood’: DU assistant professor Debosmita Paul victim of brutal attack
Assistant Professor Debosmita Paul of Delhi University's Shivaji College found dead in Vasundhara Enclave apartment. Police investigate brutal attack, ruling out robbery
Assistant Professor Debosmita Paul from Delhi University's Shivaji College was discovered deceased in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment on Thursday afternoon after her sister, unable to reach her, found the flat locked from the outside and entered to discover the body. Forensic examination revealed significant injuries to the head and hands, suggesting a violent struggle and the use of blunt and potentially sharp weapons, prompting police to register a murder case. While ruling out robbery as a motive, as valuables were found untouched, investigators are exploring personal and professional disputes, including her ongoing divorce proceedings, and are reviewing CCTV footage and contacts to identify a suspect.
Assistant Professor Debosmita Paul from Delhi University's Shivaji College was discovered deceased in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment on Thursday afternoon after her sister, unable to reach her, found the flat locked from the outside and entered to discover the body. Forensic examination revealed significant injuries to the head and hands, suggesting a violent struggle and the use of blunt and potentially sharp weapons, prompting police to register a murder case. While ruling out robbery as a motive, as valuables were found untouched, investigators are exploring personal and professional disputes, including her ongoing divorce proceedings, and are reviewing CCTV footage and contacts to identify a suspect.
Assistant Professor Debosmita Paul from Delhi University's Shivaji College was discovered deceased in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment on Thursday afternoon after her sister, unable to reach her, found the flat locked from the outside and entered to discover the body. Forensic examination revealed significant injuries to the head and hands, suggesting a violent struggle and the use of blunt and potentially sharp weapons, prompting police to register a murder case. While ruling out robbery as a motive, as valuables were found untouched, investigators are exploring personal and professional disputes, including her ongoing divorce proceedings, and are reviewing CCTV footage and contacts to identify a suspect.
An assistant professor with Delhi University was found dead in the apartment in Vasundhara Enclave where she lived alone, according to reports. East Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajeev Kumar said the deceased has been identified as Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College under Delhi University.
The incident came to light after Debosmita’s elder sister, Devarthi Paul, rang up the New Ashok Nagar police station at 2:30 pm on Thursday. Devarthi told police that she had been trying to get in touch with her sister, but her calls went unaswered. She added that the flat was locked from the outside, and fearing something untoward, she broke the lock and went inside to find her sister's body in a pool of blood.
DCP Rajiv Kumar said that the crime team and forensic experts were called in. The flat was examined, and evidence and forensic samples were collected. The body has been sent to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for a post-mortem examination, and the exact cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem report is received.
Torensic experts found deep marks on Debosmita's head, consistent with a blunt object. Serious injuries were found on the victim's hands, indicating that she had fought back and tried to defend herself. Police suspect a sharp weapon was also used during this brutal attack, leading to excessive bleeding.
A case has been registered at the New Ashok Nagar police station under Section 103(1) (murder) of the IPC. Police said several teams have been formed to identify and apprehend the accused.
According to Rajiv Kumar, all possible aspects, including the people the woman was in contact with, recent activities and CCTV footage of the area, are being investigated.
Police have ruled out robbery as a case of murder, as Debosmita's gold earrings were intact, and no valuables were found missing from the house. Police are also investigating disputes related to her personal and professional life. Police said she was currently pursuing a divorce case with her husband in the Karkardooma Court.