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South Delhi Man Gets Life for Brutal Family Murder
3 Sep
Summary
- A man was convicted of murdering his wife and daughter with an iron rod.
- He also attempted to kill his second daughter in the 2018 incident.
- The court rejected the defense's theory of an unknown burglar.
A local court in south Delhi has convicted Nand Kishore for the brutal murders of his wife, Vidyawati, and daughter, Kavita, using an iron rod. He was also found guilty of attempting to murder his other daughter in the incident that occurred in August 2018. The court dismissed the defense's assertion that an unknown burglar was responsible, deeming it a speculative possibility not supported by evidence.
The court's decision on August 31, 2026, highlighted that the circumstances formed an unbroken chain consistent only with the accused's guilt. Despite initial eyewitnesses, including the accused's sons, not fully corroborating the prosecution's case during the trial, the judge relied on circumstantial and corroborative evidence. The accused was reportedly found in the room immediately after the assault, holding the iron rod, which was later recovered with DNA matching the deceased women.
Medical evidence confirmed that the victims suffered severe blunt-force head injuries. The court noted that the repeated blows were sufficient to establish an intention to cause death. For the second daughter, the assault resulted in a skull fracture and prolonged unconsciousness, meeting the criteria for an attempt to murder. Sentencing arguments are scheduled for September 7, 2026.
