Police are combining digital evidence, CCTV footage and behavioural analysis to decode motive and intent in the Kailash Hills murder, with custody interrogation underway to reconstruct the sequence.
Police teams at the South Delhi residence where a 22-year-old UPSC aspirant was found murdered on Wednesday | IANS
The Delhi Police is now planning a detailed psychological assessment of Rahul Meena, the man accused in the rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman, the daughter of an Indian Revenue Service officer, in southeast Delhi. Investigators say they are trying to piece together his mental state and understand what may have driven the crime.
The decision follows troubling observations during interrogation. Officers say Meena appeared unusually composed and did not show any visible remorse while being questioned, raising further questions about his state of mind. The psychological assessment is expected to help investigators determine whether the crime was planned or triggered by sudden rage.
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According to sources, the evaluation will involve clinical experts examining the accused’s aggression levels, emotional responses and behavioural tendencies. Investigators are also looking at possible traits linked to Antisocial Personality Disorder as part of the profiling process.
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Officials believe this exercise could play a key role in establishing intent and strengthening the prosecution’s case.
The incident took place on Wednesday morning at the family’s residence in the Kailash Hills area. The victim, an IIT Delhi graduate and civil services aspirant, was in her room when Meena allegedly entered the house.
When questioned about his presence, Meena reportedly claimed that the victim’s mother had called him inside. The situation escalated when he demanded cash. On being refused, an argument broke out.
As the victim raised an alarm, Meena allegedly attacked her with a lamp, striking her repeatedly and leaving her with severe injuries. Police said that after she lost consciousness, he allegedly raped her.
Investigators further revealed that he later strangled the victim using a phone charger.
After the assault, Meena allegedly dragged the victim to another room where the family’s lockers were kept. He is said to have used her finger to unlock a biometric safe and forced open another locker using a screwdriver.
Police said he looted around Rs 2.5 lakh in cash and jewellery before changing his blood-stained trousers with a pair belonging to the victim’s brother and fleeing towards a railway station.
CCTV footage has helped establish the timeline. Meena was seen entering the colony at 6:30 am, entering the house shortly after, and leaving at around 7:20 am.
Despite attempts to avoid detection, Meena was traced through a digital trail. Investigators said he used a stolen mobile phone and accessed the internet via a hotel Wi-Fi network in Dwarka.
He was also in touch with a relative in Gurugram through Instagram. By analysing Internet Protocol Detail Records and following these leads, police pinpointed his location and arrested him from a hotel.
On Thursday, a court granted police four days of custody of the accused to reconstruct the sequence of events and verify digital and forensic evidence.
Officials said the psychological profiling will complement existing forensic material, including CCTV footage and recovered items, as the investigation continues.
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