Delhi University Student' Murder 'Pre-Planned', Attacker Bought Knife Online
A chargesheet filed in a Delhi court reveals that the murder of a university student was a pre-planned act involving an accomplice. The accused allegedly purchased a knife online and stalked the victim after she ended their relationship.
Why it matters
The case highlights the dangers of stalking and domestic violence, as well as the role of digital platforms in facilitating premeditated crimes.
The 27-year-old accused in the killing a DU student in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar had allegedly planned the murder and purchased a knife from a quick-commerce platform two days before the attack, while a friend -- named as an accomplice -- helped him locate the victim's house and later harboured him, according to the chargesheet filed by police.The over-350-page chargesheet, filed in Tis Hazari court, states that accused Imran Khan purchased the knife on August 24, before attacking 21-year-old fashion content creator and University of Delhi (DU) student Muskan Sharma on August 26, indicating that the murder was pre-planned.Police have named Digvijay Singh as an accomplice in the case, alleging that he helped Khan trace Sharma's residence, waited nearby while the murder was committed and subsequently helped him escape and provided him shelter.A special investigation team (SIT) was constituted at the district level to investigate the case.According to the chargesheet,…
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