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Double murder in CR Park: Father, son killed by neighbour in Tara Apartments; accused detained

IANS | April 18, 2026 10:24 AM

NEW DELHI: A brutal double murder was reported in South Delhi’s CR Park area, where a father and son were found dead, and another family member was injured in a violent attack, police said in an official statement issued on Saturday by senior officer Anant Mittal, IPS, DCP (South District).

According to the police release, around 09:30 P.M. on April 17, information was received at PS CR Park from Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket regarding the admission of three individuals from Tara Apartments in Alaknanda, CR Park.

The victims were identified as Rakesh Sood (62) and his son Karan Sood (27), both of whom were declared brought dead by doctors upon arrival. A third victim, identified as Rahul, sustained injuries and is currently undergoing treatment.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident stemmed from a long-standing enmity linked to prior disputes. Police stated that the accused, identified as Asad, a resident of Tara Apartments, allegedly attacked the victims with a sharp-edged weapon following a confrontation.

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