Delhi University Professor Devosmita Paul Found Dead, Murder Investigation Launched
Delhi University professor found dead in apartment, murder suspected

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Devosmita Paul, an Assistant Professor at Delhi University's Shivaji College, was discovered dead in her locked apartment in Vasundhara Enclave on June 4. Her sister found her after multiple failed attempts to contact her. Police are investigating the case as a murder, examining CCTV footage and gathering details of potential visitors.
- 01Devosmita Paul was living alone in her apartment for the past four to five years.
- 02Her sister, Devarati Paul, found her body after breaking into the locked apartment.
- 03Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the apartment complex and nearby areas.
- 04The body has been sent to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
- 05A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at New Ashok Nagar Police Station.
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Devosmita Paul, an Assistant Professor at Shivaji College, Delhi University, was found dead in her apartment located in Vasundhara Enclave on June 4. Her sister, Devarati Paul, discovered the body after being unable to reach her by phone and subsequently breaking into the locked flat. Police received a call around 2:35 PM and arrived to conduct a thorough investigation, collecting forensic samples and securing evidence from the scene. Authorities are currently examining CCTV footage from the apartment complex and surrounding areas to identify anyone who may have visited in the days leading up to the incident. The police have registered a murder case and multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspect. The deceased had been living alone for several years and primarily relied on online delivery services for essentials. The body has been transferred to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
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