New Delhi: What appeared to be an ordinary working day at a clothing showroom near Moti Nagar Metro Station ended in tragedy after an 18-year-old employee was found murdered inside a trial room on Saturday evening.
The victim, identified as Shabnam, was discovered by her colleagues around 9 pm when they were preparing to shut the showroom. Staff members reportedly found her lying in a pool of blood while checking the trial rooms before closing.
Police were immediately informed and rushed to the location. Preliminary findings indicated that the young woman had suffered fatal injuries to her neck caused by a sharp-edged weapon.
An Acquaintance Under Investigation
Investigators suspect that the person responsible may have been known to Shabnam. According to preliminary police findings, the accused was reportedly a former friend, and the two had shared a close relationship before tensions developed between them in recent months.
Police suspect that a personal dispute or an alleged unrequited romantic interest could have played a role in the killing. However, the motive has not yet been conclusively established. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly arrived at the showroom around the time Shabnam’s shift was ending. He is accused of taking her into a trial room, attacking her and fleeing the premises.
CCTV footage may hold important clues
With the accused still at large, investigators are examining CCTV recordings from the showroom to establish the sequence of events. The footage is expected to help police understand the suspect's movements inside the premises and identify the possible escape route.
Police teams are also conducting raids to trace and apprehend the accused. Meanwhile, Shabnam's body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to establish further details surrounding her death. The investigation remains underway, with police examining all possible motives, including a suspected fallout in the relationship between the victim and the accused.