A routine investigation into a recent bike theft led Delhi police to solve a three-month-old murder case, uncovering a chilling crime buried in secrecy until now.

The case began as a usual robbery investigation, when CCTV footage helped police nab a suspect involved in a motorcycle theft case.

Following this lead, two more individuals were arrested. During questioning, a stolen mobile phone recovered from them turned out to be the key to unlocking a more serious crime.

While in custody, the three men confessed to a shocking murder committed three months ago. They told investigators that while they were drinking near the Yamuna river bank, they attacked and robbed a man. They then strangled him to death and buried his body in a five-foot-deep pit near the riverbank to hide the crime.

Based on the information provided, the police took the accused to the location. Digging at the site led to the discovery of human skeletal remains, believed to be those of the victim. The remains were sent to forensic labs for further analysis and identification.

This revelation highlights the interlinked nature of crime investigations, where solving one case often leads to breakthroughs in others.

Police officials have emphasised that the investigation is still ongoing, with efforts being made to identify the deceased and uncover more details about the incident.

The successful unearthing of this case brings a sense of closure to a crime that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.

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With inputs from Rajesh Khatri