DU Professor Found Dead in Locked Delhi Apartment, Murder Suspected

A 49-year-old college professor was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside her apartment in east Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave on Thursday, prompting police to register a murder case and launch an intensive investigation.

 

The deceased has been identified as Devosmita Paul, an Assistant Professor at Shivaji College. She lived alone in her flat at Satyam Apartments.

 

According to police, the incident came to light around 2:35 pm when a PCR call was received from the victim's sister, Devarati Paul. She informed authorities that Devosmita had been found dead inside her residence after remaining unresponsive to repeated phone calls throughout the day.

 

Police said Devarati became concerned when she could not contact her sister and noticed that the apartment was locked from the outside since morning. Suspecting something was wrong, she went to the flat and broke open the lock. Upon entering, she discovered Devosmita lying dead inside the apartment and immediately alerted the police.

 

A police team rushed to the scene and secured the area for investigation. Crime branch officials and forensic experts conducted a detailed examination of the apartment and collected evidence from the spot. The body was subsequently shifted to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for a post-mortem examination, which is expected to provide crucial details regarding the cause and time of death.

 

Investigators suspect foul play, and a case of murder has been registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police have formed multiple teams to identify and apprehend those responsible for the crime.

 

Officials are examining all possible angles, including personal and professional connections, and are reviewing evidence collected from the scene. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

 

The shocking incident has sent ripples through academic circles and the local community, with colleagues and residents expressing grief and concern over the tragic death of the professor.