Mother-in-Law Murdered, House Burned: Daughter-in-Law Arrested

In North Delhi's Wazirabad, police have arrested Afarin for the alleged murder of her mother-in-law, Nasrin, aged 58. The crime was allegedly followed by an attempt to disguise it as a fatal accident through arson. Afarin is suspected to have harbored fears that Nasrin intended to bequeath her entire property to another son, thereby excluding Afarin's husband and herself.

The incident came to light on November 19 when authorities received a distress call about a fire at the Wazirabad residence. Firefighters and local police responded promptly, extinguishing the blaze on the first floor where Nasrin's charred body was discovered. Initial investigations revealed Nasrin lived with her three sons, with only Nasrin and Afarin present at home during the incident.

Forensic analysis uncovered a blood-stained hammer and traces of kerosene, casting doubt on Afarin's initial conflicting statements about the events. The post-mortem examination confirmed multiple head injuries. These findings, coupled with the suspected motive of property inheritance, led to Afarin's apprehension and registration of a murder case against her.