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New Delhi | September 2025
After more than a year of dogged investigation, Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has finally delivered closure in the shocking murder case of Dr. Yogesh Chander Paul. Two suspects, including the alleged mastermind, were arrested after an intensive chase that traversed multiple states and even reached the edge of the Nepal border.
The Sinister Case That Shocked Delhi
On May 10, 2024, Dr. Paul—a respected physician in his 60s—was found dead at his Jangpura Extension home. His house had been ransacked, valuables stolen, and he had been brutally killed in his kitchen. The murder sent shockwaves across Delhi’s medical community, with doctors’ associations vocally demanding swift justice and highlighting the need for better safety for medical professionals.
How The Police Turned The Tide
Cracking the case was no easy feat. The suspects were skilled at cover-up, constantly moving between Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Nepal, and even using a web of fake identities. Surveillance showed they switched up to eight mobile phones and 20 SIM cards to dodge the authorities. Their tracks spanned over 3,000 km, making this one of the most geographically challenging cases for Delhi Police.
A crucial lead pointed to the involvement of a domestic worker—part of a growing trend where household staff are used by organized gangs to scope out targets with valuable assets. Police surveillance unveiled that household informants had played a key role, tipping off outsiders about Dr. Paul’s possessions.
The Arrests: A High-Stakes Chase Ends
The net finally closed near Dudhwa National Park at the Nepal border, where police pinned down Pankaj Narjari from Assam and Prem Bahadur alias Devraj, a Nepalese national believed to be the mastermind. Both were declared proclaimed offenders and belonged to a larger ring known for targeting affluent homes in Delhi and neighboring states. Their interrogations are now expected to help police dismantle the rest of the network and recover stolen items.
Relief and Reflection in The Community
For Dr. Paul’s family and countless patients, the arrests offer a long-overdue sense of justice. “He was more than a doctor, he was family to his patients,” said one senior member of the Delhi Medical Association, calling for strict punishment and more robust protection for those in the medical profession.
A Cautionary Tale: Security Gaps and Domestic Staff
This case lays bare a disturbing trend of criminal gangs infiltrating homes through domestic workers, who then relay information about valuables and routines. Police have now urged all Delhiites to rigorously verify home staff and use official registration channels to minimize risks. The accused will soon face trial in a Delhi court, with more investigations underway to uncover possible accomplices and gather evidence. Senior officers underscore that solving this case was possible only because of relentless, coordinated detective work proving that, no matter how far or cleverly criminals run, persistence and patience win out.
