Man Slits Throats Of Pregnant Wife And 3 Daughters Aged 3, 4 And 5 In Delhi, Flees Scene; Probe Underway

The National capital - Delhi is again in the radar of crime as a fresh brutal killing has come to notice. In a shocking incident, a man killed his pregnant wife with his three minor daughters of age- 3, 4 and 5 inside their home in Samaypur Badli area.

The accused, identified as Munchun Kewat, is currently on the run, while police have launched a manhunt to arrest him.

The victims have been identified as 27-year-old Anita, who was two months pregnant, and her three daughters aged 3, 4, and 5 years.

Bodies Found in Pool of Blood

According to police officials, the bodies were discovered on Wednesday morning around 8 am after neighbours alerted authorities. A team from the local police station rushed to the spot and found the bodies lying in a ground-floor room in a pool of blood.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Hareshwar Swami stated that the killings appeared extremely brutal. The victims had deep injuries caused by a sharp-edged weapon, and their windpipes had been cut.

How the Crime Came to Light

The horrific scene was first seen by the accused's 10-year-old nephew. The boy had gone to the house early in the morning as he wanted to accompany his uncle to the market.
According to family members, the child reached the house between 6:30 am and 7 am. He found the main gate closed from outside but managed to open it. The room door was open, and when he went inside, he saw the bodies lying in blood.

The family lived in a single-room rented accommodation in Chandan Vihar. Kewat's two elder brothers lived nearby with their families.

Possible Motive Under Investigation

Police are investigating all possible angles in the case. Initial findings suggest that the motive may be linked to the accused's alleged preference for a son. The couple had three daughters, and Anita was reportedly pregnant again.

Officials are also looking into reports of a possible extramarital affair. However, no final conclusion has been reached yet.

Investigators believe that Kewat may have intoxicated his wife and daughters before attacking them.

CCTV Footage and Escape

Police have accessed CCTV footage from the area, which reportedly shows the accused running away from the street near his house around 5 am. His mobile phone was later found switched off in the Jahangirpuri area.

A PCR call was received at 8:07 am on Wednesday regarding the bodies inside the house.

Background of the Accused

Munchun Kewat originally belongs to Patna district in Bihar. He had been living in Delhi with his family for the past two years. He worked as a vegetable seller at Azadpur Mandi.

Relatives have said that the couple did not usually have major fights. However, one neighbour informed police that they heard loud voices from the house on Tuesday night, suggesting that the couple had a verbal argument.

Police have registered a case of murder under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Multiple police teams have been formed to track down and arrest the accused.
The tragic incident has left the local community in shock and raised serious concerns about domestic violence and gender bias. Authorities continue to investigate the case and search for the absconding accused.