A juvenile was detained from West Delhi after he allegedly killed two people in Nihal Vihar, police said on Monday. Also, a 26-year-old has been arrested in the case who was known to allegedly help the juvenile commit the crime.
During interrogation, police found out that the juvenile was motivated to commit ten murders to gain fame and wealth only after coming under influence of a ‘tantrik’, said a police official.
The juvenile had purchased a knife from Haridwar. Pradeep (26), juvenile’s friend was also part of the crime as he too wanted to become famous, said the official, adding that they allegedly killed a few people.
Police swung into action after bodies of the youth, identified as Kanhaiya (25) a 40-year old man, Hari Ram, were found on October 22 and 24 in West Delhi’s Nihal Vihal area.
The suspect and the motive behind the crime remained unknown till a special team was formed to investigate the case. Police said hundreds of locals were interrogated when some people told them about two people spotted them near the murder spots in both the cases.
Finally a call made on victim’s phone was allegedly picked up by Pradeep, said police.
On further questioning, it came into light that the duo lured the victims with alcohol and killed them by stabbing when they dozed off.