Woman priest stabbed to death inside Delhi temple; police hunt attackers
Woman priest stabbed to death inside Delhi temple; police hunt attackers
A 48-year-old woman priest was stabbed to death inside a temple in east Delhi's Mansarovar Park around noon, prompting a large police operation and CCTV review.
In the heart of a temple inside the DDA Flats complex in east Delhi, a 48-year-old woman priest was attacked around midday as she offered prayers. Kusum Sharma, a resident of Mansarovar Park, sustained multiple stab injuries to the head and upper body and was rushed to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, where doctors declared her brought dead.
Initial police briefings indicate an unidentified man, accompanied by an associate, carried out the stabbing with a knife. Prima facie, authorities suggest old enmity could be a factor, but investigators stress that the motive is not yet established. To locate the assailants, several police teams from the district and crime units have been formed and are actively pursuing leads.
Law enforcement has begun a comprehensive review of CCTV footage from the DDA Flats complex, nearby streets, parks, and entry-exit points to trace the movement of the attackers before and after the crime. Forensic teams have inspected the scene, and technical surveillance combined with local intelligence is being deployed to identify the suspects.
The incident has unsettled residents and worshippers, highlighting concerns about security around places of worship. Police say the investigation is ongoing and promise to share updates as more information becomes available. While no arrests have been announced yet, authorities are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry as they work to determine whether the attack is linked to any prior conflicts.
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