Couple Arrested in Connection with Delhi University Professor's Murder
DU professor Debosmita Paul murder: Couple arrested from West Bengal

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A couple has been arrested in West Bengal for the murder of Delhi University Assistant Professor Debosmita Paul, found dead in her apartment on June 4. The investigation revealed she had been living alone, and her sister discovered her body after failing to reach her by phone.
- 01Debosmita Paul was found dead in her flat at Satyam Apartments in Vasundhara Enclave on June 4.
- 02Her sister discovered the body after breaking into the locked apartment when she couldn't reach her by phone.
- 03The police are examining CCTV footage and gathering information on delivery agents who may have visited the professor's apartment before her death.
- 04A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at New Ashok Nagar Police Station.
- 05Multiple police teams were formed to apprehend the suspects involved in the murder.
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Delhi University Assistant Professor Debosmita Paul was found murdered in her apartment on June 4, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of a couple in West Bengal. The victim's sister, Devarati Paul, reported her missing after her phone went unanswered, leading her to break into the flat where she discovered Debosmita's body. The police responded quickly, collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage to identify visitors to the apartment in the days leading up to the murder. Debosmita had been living alone for several years and primarily relied on online delivery services for essentials. The case is registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and police have formed multiple teams to pursue the investigation and ensure justice for the victim.
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The murder of a university professor raises concerns about safety and security in residential areas, particularly for individuals living alone.
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