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18-year-old found murdered inside trial room in Delhi; suspect on the run

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18-year-old found murdered inside trial room in Delhi; suspect on the run
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An 18-year-old woman was found murdered in a clothing showroom trial room in Delhi, with police suspecting a personal motive related to a soured relationship. The suspect remains at large as investigators review CCTV footage.

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The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding violent crime and safety for women in urban environments.

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NEW DELHI: An 18-year-old woman working at a clothing showroom in west Delhi's Moti Nagar was allegedly murdered after her throat was slit inside a trial room on Saturday evening, police said.Investigators suspect the murder may have stemmed from unrequited love and strained personal relations.According to news agency PTI, the victim, identified as Shabnam, worked at a showroom near Moti Nagar Metro Station and lived with her family in west Delhi.According to the preliminary investigation, the accused, who allegedly knew Shabnam and had been friends with her, reached the showroom around the time her shift was due to end on Saturday.He allegedly took her into a trial room and attacked her neck with a sharp-edged weapon before fleeing, police said.The two had reportedly been on friendly terms earlier, but their relationship had soured over the past few months.

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