Delhi Police Arrested Man 15 Years After Murdering Wife, Faked Suicide

In a dramatic breakthrough, Delhi Police have arrested Narottam Prasad, a man accused of murdering his wife 15 years ago and attempting to disguise the crime as a suicide. The accused was traced to Gujarat and brought to Delhi, where further legal proceedings have now been initiated.

The shocking incident dates back to May 31, 2010, when police discovered the decomposed body of a 25-year-old woman in her Jahangirpuri residence. A suicide note was found at the scene, misleading investigators initially into believing the death was self-inflicted. Early suspicions pointed to the husband, Narottam Prasad, who fled and became a proclaimed offender. Authorities had announced a reward of Rs 10,000 for information leading to his arrest.

After years of evasion, police received a tip-off in 2025 that led them to Vadodara in Gujarat. Acting swiftly, the Delhi Police team tracked Prasad to the Chhota Udaipur area, where he had been living under the radar while working as a manager at a cotton factory.

During interrogation, Prasad confessed that marital disputes had escalated shortly after their marriage. In a moment of rage, he killed his wife and forged a suicide note to mislead authorities.

The arrest brings closure to one of Delhi’s long-standing cold cases and highlights the relentless investigative efforts by law enforcement to bring justice, even after many years. Authorities have emphasized that Prasad will now face full legal proceedings under the law.

This case also serves as a reminder of the importance of rigorous investigation and the determination of police forces in solving delayed criminal cases.