Tantrik Twist in Triple-Death: ‘Baba’ Held; Police Say He Poisoned Three and Stole Cash
A case initially believed to be a suicide pact under the Peeragarhi flyover in West Delhi has taken a dramatic turn, with police arresting a self-styled occult practitioner who they allege poisoned three people inside a parked car and fled with cash and valuables.
The accused, identified as Kamruddin alias ‘Baba’, has been arrested on murder and related charges after CCTV footage and mobile call-detail records (CDR) reportedly placed him inside the vehicle shortly before the victims were found unconscious.
Timeline of Events
Discovery of the Bodies
On Sunday afternoon, locals noticed a car parked for an unusually long time along the service lane near Peeragarhi flyover. On peering inside, they saw three occupants—two men and a woman—unresponsive. Police were alerted immediately.
Officers reached the spot and broke open the vehicle after receiving no response. The three individuals were rushed to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where doctors declared them dead.
Initially, investigators explored the possibility of suicide, as no visible signs of external injuries were found on the bodies.
Identification of the Victims
- Anju (age 48)
- Ramesh (age 50)
- Anju’s brother (name withheld in some reports)
Family members rejected the suicide theory, insisting the victims had no apparent reason to take their own lives.
The ‘Tantrik’ Angle Emerges
During the early stages of investigation, police recovered:
- Empty water bottles and disposable glasses
- Sweet boxes (laddoos)
- Mobile phones
- Cash items
CCTV footage from nearby cameras reportedly showed an elderly man entering and later exiting the vehicle around an hour before the bodies were discovered.
Call-detail analysis indicated frequent communication between the victims and the accused.
Police allege that Kamruddin lured the victims with promises of a ritual that would bring sudden financial prosperity, locally referred to as “dhanvarsha” (rain of money). According to investigators, he asked them to bring cash as part of the ritual process.
Alleged Modus Operandi
- The accused prepared laddoos allegedly mixed with poison.
- He conducted a ritual inside the parked car.
- The victims consumed the sweets.
- After they began to lose consciousness, he allegedly removed cash and valuables.
- CCTV reportedly shows him leaving alone.
Forensic Investigation — Critical to the Case
Evidence Sent for Examination Includes:
- Viscera samples
- Residue from sweets
- Bottles and glasses
- Fingerprints and trace evidence
- Digital evidence from mobile phones
Forensic Steps Being Undertaken:
- Toxicology Screening – Detecting presence of poisons.
- Confirmatory Analysis – Advanced testing (GC-MS/LC-MS).
- Trace Analysis – Fingerprints, DNA, residue.
- Digital Forensics – Recovery of deleted chats and location data.
Key Questions That Remain
- What exact poison was used?
- Was the act premeditated or financially motivated?
- Were the victims drugged earlier?
- Did anyone else assist?
- Are there other victims?
Legal Action
- Section 302 (Murder)
- Section 420 (Cheating)
- Other relevant IPC provisions
Broader Implications
- Exploitation by fraudulent “godmen”
- Importance of forensic toxicology in homicide cases
- Critical role of digital evidence
- Need for public awareness regarding occult-based fraud
