Cousin's Affair Leads to Grisly Murder Investigation in Delhi

Police in Delhi are investigating a disturbing case involving a burnt body found in a suitcase, which has led to the arrest of two individuals. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Shilpa Pandey. Authorities were alerted yesterday morning about a suitcase discovered in a deserted area of Ghazipur.

Upon arrival, police discovered the charred remains of a woman inside the suitcase and promptly classified the incident as a murder investigation combined with evidence destruction. East Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abhishek Dhania, noted the initial lack of clues, prompting investigators to review nearby CCTV footage.

The footage led police to a Hyundai Verna vehicle spotted near the crime scene. Further investigation traced the car's ownership to a resident of Loni, who revealed that he had sold it to a man named Amit Tiwari. Amit, a 22-year-old cab driver, along with his friend Anuj Kumar, was subsequently apprehended after further scrutiny of the footage.

During interrogation, Amit disclosed that the deceased was his cousin, Shilpa, with whom he had been in a year-long live-in relationship. Tensions escalated when Shilpa pressured Amit for marriage, leading to a fatal confrontation in which Amit choked her to death in a drunken rage. He then enlisted Anuj's help to dispose of her body.

Following their plan, the two bought diesel to incinerate the suitcase containing Shilpa's body, ultimately disposing of it in Ghazipur. Amit has since been arrested, while police continue to unravel the details of the case. Shilpa's parents, residing in Surat, Gujarat, have been informed of their daughter's tragic fate.