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Investigators examine evidence in the Gurugram woman murder case (Img: X)
Gurugram: A shocking murder in Gurugram’s Sohna area has triggered a police investigation after a woman was found dead inside her house with her hands tied and tape covering her mouth and face. The incident came to light on Friday, October 16, when her husband returned home with their children and discovered the disturbing scene.
The victim, identified as Neetu, was reportedly 34 years old and lived in Daulah village. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and examining whether the crime was linked to a possible robbery.
According to the police, Neetu’s husband, Prashant, works as a teacher at a private school. He had left home with the children in the morning. When they returned at around 2 pm, he noticed household belongings scattered across the rooms.
Suspecting that something was wrong, Prashant searched the house and found his wife lying in the bathroom. Her hands were tied, and tape covered her mouth and face.
He immediately raised an alarm and rushed her to a private hospital in Sohna. However, doctors declared her dead on arrival.
The condition of the house has prompted investigators to examine the possibility of theft. However, police have not conclusively established the motive or confirmed the full extent of any missing valuables.
The circumstances in which the assailants allegedly entered the house and the events leading to Neetu’s death remain under investigation.
A police team led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Sohna, Mukesh Yadav, along with personnel from Sohna Sadar police station, inspected the crime scene. A forensic science laboratory team also examined the premises and collected evidence
Investigators are reconstructing the sequence of events between the time the family left home and the discovery of the body. CCTV footage from nearby cameras is being examined to identify potential suspects and establish their movements.
A murder case against unidentified persons was being initiated based on statements from the family, according to the initial police report. The exact cause of death is expected to be established through the post-mortem examination.
Police are continuing to investigate the murder, with the motive, identities of the suspects and circumstances surrounding the crime yet to be conclusively established.
Location : Gurugram
Published : 17 October 2026, 3:14 PM IST