Accused Arrested in Rape and Murder of IRS Officer's Daughter

A 19-year-old accused has been arrested in connection with the rape and murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi, and is also linked to another rape in Alwar. Police reported that the accused stole Rs 2.5 lakh after the Delhi incident.

23 Apr, 14:11 — 23 Apr, 15:32

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Why this matters

This case highlights the vulnerability of individuals, even within their own homes, and the critical role of law enforcement in bringing perpetrators to justice. The alleged involvement of a former employee also raises concerns about trust and security in domestic settings.

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What sources agree on

A 23-year-old former household employee, Rahul Meena, has been arrested in connection with the rape and murder of an IRS officer's daughter.
The accused is currently in four-day judicial custody.
The murder occurred on Wednesday morning.

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The accused, Rahul Meena, is 23 years old.

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The accused is a former household employee.

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The accused was arrested in Dwarka.

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Police officials described Rahul Meena as a man without remorse.

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The broader impact on the Alwar village and the community's lingering questions.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual130d ago

Rape in Alwar, murder in Delhi, arrest in Dwarka: What unfolded in IRS officer’s daughter case in 48 hours

Police have arrested a 23-year-old former household employee, identified as Rahul Meena. He is currently in four-day judicial custody.

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indian-expressMostly Factual130d ago

2 rapes and a murder in span of hours, Alwar village left with more questions than answers

By Parul Kulshrestha

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ndtvMostly Factual130d ago

"Committed A Crime": Ex-Help In Court On Killing IRS Officer's Daughter

Piecing together the chilling details of the Wednesday morning murder, police officials said Rahul Meena is a man without remorse.

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First report: ndtv · 23 Apr, 14:11|Full coverage: 3 · 1h|Window: 1h

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ndtv23 Apr, 14:11First to report

"Committed A Crime": Ex-Help In Court On Killing IRS Officer's Daughter

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indian-express23 Apr, 15:23

2 rapes and a murder in span of hours, Alwar village left with more questions than answers

hindustan-times23 Apr, 15:32Latest update

Rape in Alwar, murder in Delhi, arrest in Dwarka: What unfolded in IRS officer’s daughter case in 48 hours

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Crime and Initial InvestigationWednesday morning

The rape occurred in Alwar and the murder in Delhi on Wednesday morning, leading to a rapid police investigation.

Arrest and CustodyApril 23, 2026

Police arrested 23-year-old Rahul Meena, a former household employee, in Dwarka, and he was placed in four-day judicial custody.

Accused Arrested in Rape and Murder of IRS Officer's Daughter

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Rape in Alwar, murder in Delhi, arrest in Dwarka: What unfolded in IRS officer’s daughter case in 48 hours

2 rapes and a murder in span of hours, Alwar village left with more questions than answers

"Committed A Crime": Ex-Help In Court On Killing IRS Officer's Daughter

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"Committed A Crime": Ex-Help In Court On Killing IRS Officer's Daughter

2 rapes and a murder in span of hours, Alwar village left with more questions than answers

Rape in Alwar, murder in Delhi, arrest in Dwarka: What unfolded in IRS officer’s daughter case in 48 hours

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