Delhi University professor refused to sell Bengal house, tenant couple killed her
A Delhi University professor was murdered in her home by a tenant couple following a long-standing property dispute. The suspects were arrested in West Bengal after police tracked them using CCTV and digital surveillance.
Why it matters
Highlights issues regarding property disputes and the effectiveness of modern forensic investigation techniques in solving violent crimes.
New Delhi , UPDATED: Jun 7, 2026 17:44 IST Edited By: Mayukh Debnath Delhi Police on Sunday arrested a couple from West Bengal for the murder of 49-year-old Delhi University professor, Debosmita Paul , saying they travelled to Delhi and killed her after she refused to sell them a property she owned in Bardhaman.
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