Triple murder in Delhi's Nihal Vihar; woman, 2 children found dead, husband missing

New Delhi: In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old woman and her two children were found murdered at their residence at Nihal Vihar in the national capital on Sunday (July 19). Delhi Police suspect the woman's husband, who has been found missing after the incident, behind the triple murder.

The woman, Preeti (28), was found dead along with her two minor children, nine-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter, at her residence at Shiv Ram Park in Nihal Vihar.

Police said a PCR call was made at Nihal Vihar police station at around 11:30 am on Sunday, giving information about the incident.

According to sources, the stench from the room alerted the landlord, who then dialled the Nihal Vihar police station and informed them of the dead bodies inside the house. The police found bruises on the face and head of the bodies. 

A hammer-like weapon, which has been found in the house, is believed to have been used by the murderer to attack the victims. 

Meanwhile, the victim's husband, who is currently on the run, is employed at a private factory. 

A team of Delhi Police is at the spot. A case of murder has been registered and an investigation is underway. The bodies have been sent to a hospital for post-mortem.