New Delhi, An elderly man, along with an associate, were arrested for allegedly murdering his 38-year-old son who was suffering from schizophrenia, after luring him to an abandoned container on the pretext of taking him to a doctor, police said on Saturday.
Police analysed CCTV footage from the crime scene and adjoining areas and established a trail of the victim’s movements. Footage showed Hasan moving with two men towards the crime scene. During interrogation, police learnt that Hasan, son of Ansari, had been suffering from schizophrenia. Upon reaching the secluded location, Wasim hit him on the head with a stone, while Ansari also assaulted him.
Information about the body was received around 7.15 pm on August 23, following which police teams reached the spot.
Father Talukdar Ansari and Md Wasim alias Akram allegedly hit Gul Hasan on his head with a concrete block and later strangulated him with a rope made out of cloth, police said. An injury was visible on the victim’s head and a concrete block bearing blood stains was found nearby, according to police. The three were seen proceeding towards the abandoned container, but Hasan did not return, police said. Police said the accused allegedly lured Hasan to the abandoned container on the pretext of taking him to a doctor.
