Arrests Made in Delhi University Professor's Murder Case
Delhi University professor murder: Couple arrested, one more detained

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A couple has been arrested in connection with the murder of Debosmita Paul, a Delhi University professor found dead in her flat on June 4. Police have also detained another individual from West Bengal as investigations continue.
- 01Debosmita Paul was discovered dead in her flat at Satyam Apartments in Vasundhara Enclave on June 4.
- 02Her sister, Devarati Paul, alerted police after finding her body when she failed to respond to calls.
- 03A case has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- 04Police are reviewing CCTV footage and gathering information on delivery agents and visitors to the flat.
- 05The body was sent for a post-mortem examination at Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital.
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Debosmita Paul, an Assistant Professor at Delhi University, was found dead in her flat at Satyam Apartments in Vasundhara Enclave on June 4. Following the discovery, her sister, Devarati Paul, reported the incident to the police after failing to reach her sister by phone. The police registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at New Ashok Nagar Police Station. A couple has been arrested in connection with the murder, and another person has been detained from West Bengal. Investigators are analyzing CCTV footage from the apartment complex and nearby areas to identify visitors in the days leading up to the incident. The deceased had been living alone for several years and primarily relied on online delivery services for essentials. The body has been sent to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
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