Woman Orchestrates Partner’s Murder Over Hard Drive Containing Private Photos of Others

Delhi Murder Over Hard Disk: Forensic Student, Ex-Boyfriend Held For Killing Civil Services Aspirant.

A 32-year-old civil services aspirant’s murder in Delhi’s Timarpur has revealed a disturbing story of betrayal, obsession, and revenge. Police say the victim, Ram Kesh Meena, was killed by his live-in partner, Amrita Chauhan, and her ex-boyfriend, Sumit Kashyap, over a hard disk containing private videos.

Meena’s charred body was found on October 6 after a fire engulfed his apartment. What initially appeared to be a gas leak accident soon turned into a murder probe when investigators found signs of foul play.

How the Plot Unfolded

Police said Amrita, a 21-year-old forensic science student, planned the murder after discovering that Meena had secretly recorded her intimate videos and refused to delete them despite repeated requests. She enlisted the help of her ex-boyfriend Sumit and their friend Sandeep Kumar to retrieve the hard disk and eliminate Meena.

On the night of October 5, Sumit and Sandeep allegedly entered the flat, beat up Meena, and strangled him to death. They then poured oil, ghee, and wine on his body, turned on the LPG cylinder, and set the room ablaze to stage an accidental fire.

The Cover-Up Fails

The trio believed the blast would destroy evidence, but CCTV footage from the building showed masked individuals entering the premises that night — and later, a woman identified as Amrita leaving the scene. Her phone was switched off after the incident, but police tracked her down on October 18. Interrogation led to the arrests of Sumit on October 21 and Sandeep on October 23.

The Hard Disk Discovery

Investigators recovered the hard disk from Amrita and found private videos of at least 15 women, allegedly recorded without their consent. Officials say Meena had a fetish for storing such visuals, which ultimately triggered the plot against him.

Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav said the accused feared Meena might share Amrita’s videos online. “They wanted to recover the hard disk and destroy any incriminating material,” he said.

Legal Ramifications

Capturing or possessing private visuals without consent is punishable under Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deals with voyeurism, and under the Information Technology Act. These offences can lead to imprisonment ranging from one to seven years.

Police said they are examining Meena’s other electronic devices for additional evidence and verifying if any of the recorded women wish to file complaints. What began as a case of an accidental fire has now exposed a web of digital exploitation, revenge, and a meticulously planned murder — one that failed to stay hidden despite the accused’s attempts to erase every clue.