Tragedy in Narela: Delhi Police Constable Accused of Killing Wife Before Taking His Own Life

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, a grim scene unfolded in a second‑floor flat in Narela, Delhi. The body of Head Constable Monu, 40, and his 35‑year‑old wife Meenu were discovered side‑by‑side, both appearing to have suffered fatal injuries.

According to Outer North DCP Shobhit D. Saxena, the couple’s two children came home from school to find the door locked from the inside. After knocking several times and receiving no answer, they called the police. A PCR call was logged at about 1 p.m., prompting a rapid response from the police and the fire brigade, who managed to break in.

Preliminary findings suggest a chilling sequence: Monu first strangulated Meenu and then, in the same room, hanged himself. No suicide note was left behind. The Forensic Science Laboratory, along with senior crime‑team officers, examined the scene, and the bodies were sent to Raja Harish Chandra Hospital for post‑mortem analysis.

Monu had served the Delhi Police for roughly 15 years, primarily posted in the North district’s District Lines area. DCP (North) Niharika Bhatt said a review of his service record and talks with colleagues revealed no obvious signs of distress or any hint that he might contemplate such an act. “He had a clean record, and none of his peers noticed anything out of the ordinary,” she said.

A formal case has been registered, and investigators are digging deeper to piece together the exact events that led to this tragedy. Authorities have also reminded the public that help is available for anyone in distress; callers can reach Tele‑MANAS at 14416.