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Crime
Police Solve Murder of 38-Year-Old Gul Hassan Found in Container in South-East Delhi
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 04:03 PM
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Delhi police have cracked the case of Gul Hassan, 38, whose body was discovered inside a container in the South‑East district, linking the crime to his son and a friend.
The South‑East district police in Delhi announced today that they have solved the murder of 38‑year‑old Gul Hassan, whose remains were recovered from a container belonging to a local resident named Babul. Investigators said the victim's son, along with a friend, allegedly lured Gul Hassan to the site and killed him before discarding the body in the container.
According to the police statement, forensic analysis confirmed the time of death and matched DNA evidence to the accused. Interrogations revealed that the perpetrators had a history of violent behavior, which the suspect later admitted during questioning.
The case, which had drawn local attention due to the gruesome disposal method, is now closed with the arrest of the two suspects. Authorities have filed a murder charge sheet and are preparing to present the evidence before the court.
Police officials emphasized that such violent crimes will be pursued rigorously, urging the public to cooperate with investigations and report any suspicious activity.
The investigation underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement in curbing intra‑family violence and the importance of swift forensic work in solving complex homicide cases.
According to the police statement, forensic analysis confirmed the time of death and matched DNA evidence to the accused. Interrogations revealed that the perpetrators had a history of violent behavior, which the suspect later admitted during questioning.
The case, which had drawn local attention due to the gruesome disposal method, is now closed with the arrest of the two suspects. Authorities have filed a murder charge sheet and are preparing to present the evidence before the court.
Police officials emphasized that such violent crimes will be pursued rigorously, urging the public to cooperate with investigations and report any suspicious activity.
The investigation underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement in curbing intra‑family violence and the importance of swift forensic work in solving complex homicide cases.