Forensic Student’s Perfect Murder: UPSC Aspirant Killed By Live-in Partner

In a chilling case that has shocked the national capital, Delhi Police have uncovered the brutal murder of a UPSC aspirant allegedly committed by her live-in partner — a forensic science student who meticulously planned what investigators describe as a “perfect murder.”

The victim, identified as Aditi Sharma, 26, was preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams and living with her partner, Rahul Verma, 27, in a rented flat in South Delhi. According to police reports, Aditi’s body was discovered late Sunday evening after neighbors complained of a foul smell coming from the apartment.

When police arrived, they found Rahul missing. Within 24 hours, he was tracked down and arrested in Gurugram, where he had been hiding at a friend’s residence. During interrogation, Rahul confessed to the crime, revealing disturbing details that stunned investigators.

According to Delhi Police, Rahul used his forensic training to plan the murder carefully. He researched ways to avoid detection, cleaned the scene with chemical agents, and even tried to manipulate digital evidence, including CCTV footage and mobile data, to mislead investigators. Police officials said the murder was the result of an escalating argument between the couple over Rahul’s alleged infidelity and financial issues.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (South Delhi) Meenakshi Mehra described the crime as “cold, calculated, and executed with clinical precision.” She added that Rahul’s forensic background gave him the confidence to believe he could commit the murder without leaving traces. However, minute forensic details, including fingerprints and chemical residue, eventually led the police to crack the case.

Investigators recovered crucial evidence from the scene, including cleaning chemicals, deleted CCTV backups, and Rahul’s laptop, which contained searches related to body decomposition and evidence removal. “He thought his scientific knowledge would help him outsmart us, but forensic science became his downfall,” said one police officer involved in the investigation.

Neighbors described the couple as quiet but often engaged in heated arguments. Aditi, who had moved to Delhi two years ago from Lucknow, was known to be a serious and ambitious student. Rahul, meanwhile, had a reputation for being manipulative and short-tempered.

The case has reignited discussions on rising domestic violence and relationship-related crimes in urban India, particularly among young professionals and students living away from families. Experts have urged the need for greater awareness about mental health and toxic relationships.

Aditi’s family has demanded the harshest punishment for Rahul, calling the murder “a betrayal of trust and humanity.” The police have charged Rahul under Sections 302 (murder) and 201 (destruction of evidence) of the Indian Penal Code.

The investigation is ongoing, and forensic teams continue to analyze the evidence to build a watertight case. The tragedy serves as a grim reminder that even those who study crime can commit it — and that justice, no matter how delayed, always finds its way.