Close X
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ADVT 
India

Swiss woman murder case: FSL finds evidence of body in accused's car

Darpan News Desk IANS, 25 Oct, 2023 03:25 PM
  • Swiss woman murder case: FSL finds evidence of body in accused's car

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) In a significant development in the murder case of a 30-year-old Swiss woman, whose body was discovered near a school in West Delhi on October 20, forensic analysis of Gurpreet Singh's Santro car has unveiled evidence of the woman's presence inside the vehicle.

Sources within the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) located in Rohini have reported that one of their teams conducted a thorough analysis of the vehicle implicated in the crime. 

Their investigation yielded crucial evidence and exhibits that strongly suggest the victim's body had been concealed within the car for a certain period.

According to these sources, the FSL team meticulously collected a range of critical items from the vehicle, including a chain, bloodstains, and strands of hair. 

These findings may prove to be vital in the ongoing investigation into this tragic case.

Nina Berger's body, with limbs and legs bound with chains, was found near a school in West Delhi on October 20. Initially, there were inconsistencies in the statements made by the prime accused, Gurpreet, who was subsequently arrested in connection with the crime. 

His statements regarding the murder kept changing.

During investigation, the police recovered various documents, including Nina's passport and visa, from Gurpreet's possession. 

As per Gurpreet's interrogation, he had met Nina in 2021 during his visit to Switzerland, and their friendship had developed into a close bond. Gurpreet frequently travelled to Switzerland to be near Nina. Over time, he expressed his desire to marry her, but she rejected his proposal.

Nina had arrived in Delhi from Zurich on October 11 and was staying in a hotel. However, as the interrogation of Gurpreet continued, it became evident that he was attempting to mislead the police.

According to sources, the examination of the mobile phone of the accused revealed that he was in touch with at least a dozen women who were also foreigners, an evidence that possibly links the case to the police's human trafficking theory. 

Significantly, the police discovered over Rs 2 crore in cash from Gurpreet's residence in Janakpuri.

Further investigation revealed substantial financial transactions through Gurpreet's bank account, leading the investigators to notify the Income Tax authorities. These high-value transactions and the unaccounted cash raised suspicions that the case might be related to human trafficking.

Moreover, the cuts and some burn marks on the victim's body also indicate that she was probably tortured before being killed.

Even the locks and chains, with which the woman was found tied, were bought just two days ago by the accused from a market in West Delhi. The exact shop from where these things were bought was to be ascertained.

MORE India ARTICLES

Hathras gang-rape case: SC agrees to examine victim’s family's plea seeking relocation outside UP

Hathras gang-rape case: SC agrees to examine victim’s family's plea seeking relocation outside UP
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y.Chandrachud and Justices J.B.Paridwala and Manoj Misra issued a notice and sought response from the Uttar Pradesh government on the writ petition. 

Hathras gang-rape case: SC agrees to examine victim’s family's plea seeking relocation outside UP

Gandhinagar to host G20-CSAR; global scientific leaders to come together

Gandhinagar to host G20-CSAR; global scientific leaders to come together
The Gujarat capital will host this international event, creating a platform for collaborative dialogue and knowledge exchange among global scientific leaders. The itinerary kicks off on August 27 with bilateral meetings, hosting delegates from Saudi Arabia, Australia, and the UK at Hotel Leela in Gandhinagar.   

Gandhinagar to host G20-CSAR; global scientific leaders to come together

Call centre duping US citizens busted in Noida, 84 held

Call centre duping US citizens busted in Noida, 84 held
The Noida Police claimed to have busted a fake call centre with arrest of 84 people, including 38 women, allegedly involved in duping US citizens of crores of rupees, officials said on Thursday. Based on inputs from US counterparts, the Noida Police started investigation last week and conducted raids at the call centre, located in Phase 1 police station area, on Wednesday.  

Call centre duping US citizens busted in Noida, 84 held

India gives spl importance to nations of Global South, says PM Modi at BRICS plenary session

India gives spl importance to nations of Global South, says PM Modi at BRICS plenary session
Addressing the plenary session of BRICS summit in Johannesburg, he said: "We welcome the move to give special importance to the countries of the global south in BRICS under the chairmanship of South Africa. India has also given importance to this subject under its G20 presidency. 

India gives spl importance to nations of Global South, says PM Modi at BRICS plenary session

After Moon, it is Mission to Sun and Venus for ISRO

After Moon, it is Mission to Sun and Venus for ISRO
The successful moon shot on Wednesday has come like a booster shot for the officials of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is now gearing up for a mission to the Sun. India on Wednesday evening successfully landed its moon lander near the South Pole of the moon.

After Moon, it is Mission to Sun and Venus for ISRO

On 1st death anniversary of Sonali Phogat, family members still clueless about reasons behind murder

On 1st death anniversary of Sonali Phogat, family members still clueless about reasons behind murder
Tiktok-star-turned politician Phogat's murder case is still under investigation by the CBI, and the family has been seeking justice. On her first death anniversary, the family members alleged that they are still waiting for proper answers. What was the motive behind her murder? Why was she killed?

On 1st death anniversary of Sonali Phogat, family members still clueless about reasons behind murder