New Delhi: A Jobless Man Confesses to a Nightmare Crime
Picture this: a 20‑year‑old, no‑job‑in‑hand fellow from India admits he’s been raping and murdering at least nine toddlers aged three to seven across New Delhi and three other cities over the past two years. Police broke the news on Wednesday (Nov 21) after he surrenders to the authorities.
Why This Story Matters
This case throws a spotlight on a painful statistic: every year, countless little ones disappear in India. It raises an unsettling question—are our policing forces truly equipped to hunt down such horrific crimes?
Key Events
- Arrest of the Man: On Monday, authorities nabbed the suspect on charges of raping and killing a three‑year‑old girl on Nov 11 in Gurugram, a city famous for its sleek malls and high‑end apartments that borders Delhi.
- Crucial Confession: The 20‑year‑old confessed that before any “rape” he’d first break the victim’s legs. Then, he’d kill them. The assistant sub‑inspector, Subhash Boken, described a chilling sequence: “He broke the legs, attempted rape, then murdered.”
- Police Actions: A court issued an 8‑day remand for the suspect, who is still without a lawyer. Police are currently probing the rest of the cases he may be involved in.
Where the Cases Happen
- Delhi – 4 cases
- Gurugram – 3 cases
- Jhansi – 1 case (in Uttar Pradesh)
- Gwalior – 1 case (in central India)
How He Operated
The suspect worked only as a casual labourer, but he had a disturbing modus operandi: he lured young girls heading to community kitchens—places that hand out free food to those in need—by offering sweets or a few rupees. Once they were within reach, he’d abduct them.
He’s been arrested in Jhansi and his last crime occurred in Gurugram while he was visiting a sister in the same slum area where the victim lived.
Crushing Reality – The Law’s Hard Edge
India has tightened its laws on brutal crimes against children, even giving the authority for capital punishment in cases involving children under 12. Yet tragedies keep unsettlingly recurring.
“It’s a grievous paradox that these cases are still happening in India despite the government’s tough legal stance,” said Priti Mahara, a child‑rights advocate from CRY. “Police, government officials, and society as a whole must rally to support the victims’ families.”
Takeaway
While we hope the story of this guy ends in a courtroom verdict, it’s a stark reminder that the fight against child cruelty in India is far from over. Every missing child is a sentence that echoes louder than any’s ambitions—let’s be sure our laws, police, and communities point in the right direction.
