Delhi Rape Suspect Hit Rajasthan Too
- Police say the Kailash Hills rape-murder suspect sexually assaulted a woman hours earlier. - Incident occurred in Rajasthan before the Delhi crime on the same day. - Highlights pattern of violence by the accused, raising safety concerns.hindustantimes.com
Police in Delhi arrested a suspect linked to the brutal rape and murder of a woman in Kailash Hills, with new details revealing a violent spree across state lines. (hindustantimes.com) The victim, a 25-year-old woman, was found dead in her apartment on April 20, 2026, bearing signs of sexual assault and strangulation. Police traced the suspect through CCTV footage showing him entering the building late that night. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) Hours before the Delhi attack, the same man allegedly assaulted a woman in a roadside incident in nearby Rajasthan. The victim reported the attack to local police, describing a matching description and vehicle. (hindustantimes.com) The suspect, identified as Vijay Kumar, a 32-year-old laborer from Uttar Pradesh, confessed to both crimes during interrogation. He admitted picking up the first victim while hitchhiking between states. (ndtv.com) This pattern mirrors a rise in cross-border crimes in the crowded Delhi-NCR region, where highways connect urban hubs rapidly. Police now suspect he targeted vulnerable women at transit points. (thehindu.com) National Crime Records Bureau data shows sexual assault cases in India rose 4.6% in 2024, with many unreported incidents like the Rajasthan assault. Victims' advocates note delays in information sharing between states. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) Delhi Police Commissioner R. N. Singh stated, "Swift interstate cooperation was key to connecting these crimes and protecting the public." The suspect faces charges in both regions. (hindustantimes.com) Local residents in Kailash Hills demand better street lighting and patrols following the attack. "We feel unsafe even in broad daylight now," said one neighbor. (ndtv.com)
