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Crime
Delhi Man Accused of Killing Schizophrenic Son Inside Shipping Container
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:09 AM
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Police say the father lured his son to a shipping container, struck him with a stone and then strangled him, leading to the boy's death.
Delhi police have arrested a 45-year-old man accused of murdering his 22-year-old son, who suffered from schizophrenia. Investigators say the father invited the son to a shipping container in the city, claiming a doctor would meet him there for a medical check-up.
According to the police report, once inside the container the accused allegedly struck the victim on the head with a stone, causing severe head trauma. The report adds that he then proceeded to strangle the boy, resulting in death.
The case is being treated as a homicide, and the police have launched a forensic examination of the container and collected DNA evidence. The father has been remanded in custody while the investigation continues.
Authorities have not disclosed any motive, but they noted that the victim's mental health condition may have played a role in the family dynamics. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable individuals with psychiatric disorders.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
According to the police report, once inside the container the accused allegedly struck the victim on the head with a stone, causing severe head trauma. The report adds that he then proceeded to strangle the boy, resulting in death.
The case is being treated as a homicide, and the police have launched a forensic examination of the container and collected DNA evidence. The father has been remanded in custody while the investigation continues.
Authorities have not disclosed any motive, but they noted that the victim's mental health condition may have played a role in the family dynamics. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable individuals with psychiatric disorders.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward.