In a disturbing case from Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, what first appeared to be an accidental electrocution has been revealed as a cold-blooded, premeditated murder orchestrated by the victim’s wife and her lover.
The victim, 36-year-old Karan Dev, was rushed to Mata Rooprani Maggo Hospital on July 13 after allegedly suffering an electric shock. His death initially raised no alarms within the family, who even declined a post-mortem, believing it to be a tragic accident.
However, police grew suspicious due to Karan’s relatively young age and the circumstances surrounding his death. Their insistence on a post-mortem and a subsequent complaint from Karan’s brother led to the unravelling of a chilling murder plot.
Investigations revealed that Karan’s wife, Sushmita, had conspired with her lover, Rahul, to kill him. The duo allegedly crushed and mixed 13 to 15 sleeping pills into Karan’s dinner, rendering him unconscious. Digital evidence showed they had searched online for “time of death after 15 sleeping pills” prior to executing the plan.
Around 5 am, while Karan was in a deep drugged sleep, the pair electrocuted him in a staged accident meant to deflect suspicion. It was only through persistent investigation that the truth emerged.
In a video confession, Sushmita admitted to the crime, citing physical and emotional abuse by her husband as her motive. Both she and Rahul have been arrested and charged with murder. The case, now under the jurisdiction of Dwarka Police, continues to be investigated, with officials consolidating digital evidence and forensic findings to establish the full extent of the premeditated act.