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Crime
Delhi Police Solves CNG Pump Operator Murder in Sonia Vihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:16 PM
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Delhi police have cracked the case of the murder of CNG pump operator Manish Yadav in Sonia Vihar, apprehending seven suspects including two minors.
The Delhi Police has successfully solved the murder case of Manish Yadav, a CNG pump operator, who was killed in the Sonia Vihar area on October 13. The investigation team has apprehended seven individuals in connection with the crime, including the main accused and two minor shooters.
According to the police, the motive behind the killing was the main accused's desire to marry the victim's wife. The investigation revealed that the accused had been in love with the victim's wife since their school days, which led to the planning of the murder.
In a significant development, the police have seized a plot of land that was mortgaged by the accused to fund the murder. This financial trail helped the investigators link the crime to the primary suspect.
The case highlights the premeditated nature of the offense, with the involvement of minors indicating a well-planned operation to eliminate the victim and facilitate the accused's relationship with his target.
According to the police, the motive behind the killing was the main accused's desire to marry the victim's wife. The investigation revealed that the accused had been in love with the victim's wife since their school days, which led to the planning of the murder.
In a significant development, the police have seized a plot of land that was mortgaged by the accused to fund the murder. This financial trail helped the investigators link the crime to the primary suspect.
The case highlights the premeditated nature of the offense, with the involvement of minors indicating a well-planned operation to eliminate the victim and facilitate the accused's relationship with his target.