Delhi Police Nabs Man Who Killed Live-in Partner & Hid Body In Almirah

The Delhi Police achieved a significant breakthrough in the investigation by arresting the suspect, Vipal Tailor, in Rajasthan. He stands accused of murdering his live-in partner and attempting to conceal her body in an almirah at a residence in Dwarka. The incident came to light when the father of a 26-year-old woman reached out to authorities on April 4, concerned about his inability to reach his daughter for several days. Alarmed by her prolonged absence, he sought help from law enforcement agencies, setting off a series of events that would eventually lead to the arrest of the accused.

Delhi Man Arrested For Murdering Live-in Partner

On the night of April 3, the woman's father made an urgent call to the police at 10:40 pm, expressing suspicions about his daughter's disappearance. Responding promptly to the distress call, a team from Dabri police station rushed to the residence located in Dwarka's Rajapuri area, where they made a chilling discovery.

Upon reaching the scene, law enforcement officials were confronted with a disturbing sight—a lifeless body hidden inside an almirah. The victim, whose identity hasn't been disclosed, had allegedly become a victim of a violent act, reportedly carried out by her live-in partner, Vipal Tailor, according to the victim's father.

The Delhi Police wasted no time in launching a thorough investigation to arrest the accused and bring him to justice.  Acting promptly on available leads, law enforcement authorities located Vipal Tailor in Rajasthan and promptly took him into custody. 

Where are we headed as a society? 

In 2023, and continuing into the present year, the disturbing trend of violence and killing perpetrated against intimate partners highlights a harsh reality where women often find themselves victimized by the very men they trust and love. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1 in 3 women worldwide—equivalent to 30%—have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence during their lifetime. The majority of this violence constitutes intimate partner violence.

Globally, nearly one-third—27%—of women aged 15–49 who have been in a relationship report experiencing some form of physical and/or sexual violence from their intimate partner. Reviewing these statistics alongside headlines of news stories, such as the aforementioned case or the infamous Shraddha Walker case, serves as a stark reminder of the perilous times we live in. Women find themselves unsafe even within the confines of their own homes, at the hands of their partners, making us reflect on the direction of our society.