Delhi Horror: Woman Murdered by Muslim Stalker in Cold Blood After Rejecting Marriage Proposal

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In a deeply disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the capital, a young Hindu woman named Neha was brutally murdered on the morning of June 23 in northeast Delhi. According to the Delhi Police, Neha was alone on the terrace of her five-story residential building when the accused, Taufiq, confronted her in what would be a fatal encounter.

Taufiq, who had allegedly been stalking and harassing Neha for several months, had disguised himself in a burqa to evade recognition. Exploiting the traditional garment to mask his identity, he managed to enter the building without raising suspicion. He followed Neha to the terrace, where an intense argument broke out. Eyewitness accounts and police findings reveal that in a fit of rage, Taufiq used Neha’s own dupatta—a long scarf worn with traditional Indian attire—to strangle her. He then reportedly pushed her off the edge of the terrace.

Neha's parents, who were in the house at the time, rushed to the scene upon hearing her screams. Tragically, by the time they reached the terrace, the unimaginable had already occurred. Their daughter lay gravely injured on a heap of construction bricks below. She was immediately rushed to GTB Hospital but succumbed to her injuries after battling for life for several hours.

Neha’s father later spoke to the media, revealing that Taufiq had been relentlessly pursuing his daughter despite her repeated refusals. “We treated him like one of our own. Neha even tied him a rakhi, considering him a brother. But in recent months, his behavior changed. He began forcing her to marry him, and when she resisted, the harassment escalated,” he said, his voice choked with grief.

Initially, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (attempt to murder). After Neha’s death, the charges were upgraded to Section 302, which pertains to murder. Investigations revealed a pattern of obsessive stalking—Taufiq had reportedly been calling Neha at her workplace, arriving uninvited at her home, and persistently pressuring her for marriage. Authorities now believe the murder was premeditated.

The brutality of the crime sparked widespread outrage in the locality. Residents poured onto the streets, demanding justice for Neha and enhanced protections for women, particularly those from the Hindu community, who they say are increasingly being targeted by men from radical Islamic backgrounds. The murder has reignited serious concerns about what many perceive as a pattern of religiously motivated harassment and violence against Hindu women.

An intensive manhunt was launched to apprehend the killer, who had absconded after committing the crime. Using CCTV surveillance and mobile tracking, police traced Taufiq to Rampur in Uttar Pradesh. He was arrested two days later and brought back to Delhi for questioning. A senior police officer confirmed that during interrogation, Taufiq confessed to the murder, admitting he was enraged over Neha’s rejection and further incensed upon discovering that she knew about his impending engagement to another woman.

Taufiq has since been formally charged with murder, criminal trespass, stalking, and criminal intimidation. Authorities are now investigating how he managed to enter the building disguised in a burqa without raising alarm. CCTV footage from nearby shops and residential complexes is being scrutinized for further evidence. The postmortem report has been finalized, confirming the cause of death as a combination of strangulation and blunt force trauma from the fall.

Neha’s family has demanded the harshest punishment possible for the accused. “She trusted him like a brother. What he did isn’t just betrayal—it’s demonic,” said her grieving mother. The family, along with community members, is calling for the death penalty, emphasizing that justice must not only be served but also seen as a deterrent.

This horrific case has brought renewed attention to the growing concern of Hindu women being targeted by radicalized Muslim men. Rights activists and social commentators argue that such crimes are not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern. They are demanding urgent reforms, including stricter laws, faster judicial processes, and proactive police responses to harassment and stalking complaints. Many believe that had authorities acted sooner on Neha’s complaints, her life could have been saved.

The tragedy also casts a harsh light on the broader failure of both central and state governments to protect vulnerable Hindu women. Despite being ruled by the BJP—seen by many as a pro-Hindu party—states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat have also witnessed horrific incidents involving forced conversions, abductions, and sexual violence against Hindu women by Muslim men, often referred to as "love jihad" cases.

One such case occurred in May in the Orai area of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. A teenage Hindu girl accused a Muslim man named Sahil, along with his mother Reshma and others, of abducting her under the pretense of a visit to Hamirpur. According to her statement, she was then taken to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where she was coerced into converting to Islam and forced into marriage. She also alleged that she was sexually assaulted. Despite the gravity of the charges, the local police allegedly delayed action, failed to conduct a timely medical examination, and ignored key suspects. Only after a public protest by her family did the authorities initiate a proper investigation.

That both these incidents occurred in BJP-ruled states has fueled criticism that even so-called pro-Hindu governments are failing to take swift, exemplary action. Critics argue that the state machinery, judiciary, and law enforcement often remain sluggish and unresponsive when the victims are Hindu women and the perpetrators come from the Muslim community. This perceived apathy is seen as a political calculation to avoid upsetting the Muslim vote bank—leaving Hindu women to pay the price with their safety and, in tragic cases like Neha’s, with their lives.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)