What led to the death of Delhi Police SWAT commando Kajal Chaudhary?

Kajal Chaudhary died after an alleged brutal attack by her husband, Ankur Chaudhary, which occurred in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden.

Were dowry allegations made in the case of Kajal Chaudhary's death?

Yes, Kajal's family alleged dowry harassment, leading police to add dowry sections to the murder case against her husband.

What is the current status of the accused husband, Ankur Chaudhary?

Ankur Chaudhary, who worked as a clerk for the Union defence ministry, has been arrested, suspended, and is in judicial custody.

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SWAT Commando's Tragic Death Linked to Dowry Harassment

29 Jan

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Summary

Kajal Chaudhary, a 24-year-old SWAT commando, was four months pregnant.
Her husband allegedly attacked her, leading to her death five days later.
The family alleged dowry harassment, prompting murder and dowry charges.

SWAT Commando's Tragic Death Linked to Dowry Harassment

A 24-year-old SWAT commando with the Delhi Police, Kajal Chaudhary, who was four months pregnant, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, following an alleged brutal attack by her husband, Ankur Chaudhary. The incident occurred in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden. Police have since added murder and dowry sections to the case after Kajal's family alleged dowry harassment.

Ankur Chaudhary was arrested shortly after the attack and is in judicial custody. He worked as a clerk for the Union defence ministry and has been suspended. According to police, he allegedly struck Kajal's head multiple times against a door frame and then assaulted her with a dumbbell.

Kajal's brother, Nikhil, a Delhi Police constable, stated in the FIR that Ankur and his family had repeatedly harassed Kajal over dowry, even after the birth of their son in 2024. Despite efforts to reconcile and arrange separate living quarters, the abuse persisted, leading Kajal to stay with her parents.