Delhi Woman Strangled by Acquaintance, Body Found in Najafgarh Canal

Asif and Zubair arrested for the murder of 22-year-old Komal, as police investigate the motive and family demands justice.

Komal, a 22-year-old civil defence volunteer, was strangled to death by Asif on March 12, 2025, following an argument in his car.
Her body was discovered on March 17 in the Najafgarh canal, tied to a stone, leading to a murder investigation.
Asif and his accomplice Zubair were arrested on March 19 for their roles in the murder and disposal of the body.
Police are probing the nature of Komal’s relationship with Asif, though no conclusive evidence has been found so far.
Komal’s family has demanded the death penalty for the accused and criticized delays in police action, while ruling out any communal angle.