Tragic Family Altercation: Daughter Arrested for Father's Death in Delhi

In a shocking incident in Delhi's Shahdara, a 32-year-old woman named Anu was arrested for allegedly killing her father by hitting him with a pan during a domestic altercation. The victim, Tek Chand Goyal, was taken to the hospital by his son but was declared dead upon arrival. The family revealed ongoing tensions and frequent fights. Anu, who lives with her parents and is reportedly intellectually disabled, is in custody as investigations continue.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 06-08-2025 22:07 IST | Created: 06-08-2025 22:07 IST
Tragic Family Altercation: Daughter Arrested for Father's Death in Delhi
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In a tragic domestic incident in Delhi's Shahdara, a 32-year-old woman has been taken into custody for allegedly killing her 55-year-old father. The shocking altercation reportedly involved Anu assaulting her father, Tek Chand Goyal, with a pan, resulting in his death.

Emergency services were alerted when Goyal's son, Shivam, brought him to GTB Hospital in an unconscious state, where he was declared dead. According to Shivam, the altercation occurred in the presence of other family members, including Goyal's wife, Bala Devi, and Shivam's wife, Priya.

Authorities have charged Anu with murder under Section 103 of the BNS. As investigations progress, police are examining family dynamics, as Shivam disclosed frequent household disputes and Anu's ongoing treatment for intellectual disability. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and further inquiries are underway to determine the motive and sequence of events.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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