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Hotel manager recalls Rahul Meena as calm and apologetic after Kailash Hills crime
A Dwarka hotel manager recalls Rahul Meena checking in under an alias after the Kailash Hills crime, describing him as calm and apologetic. The timeline links Meena to an earlier Alwar rape, details evidence recovered, and notes planned investigative steps including crime-scene recreation and a psychoanalysis test.
Why It Matters
The account sheds light on the suspect's demeanor, the sequence of events across two related incidents, and the investigative steps being taken to understand his behavior and mental state.
Timeline
8 Events
Plan for crime-scene recreation and psychoanalysis
April 25, 2026
Investigators said Meena will be taken to recreate the crime scene and may undergo a psychoanalysis test to analyse his behaviour patterns and mental health state.
Family of the accused detained for questioning
April 25, 2026
Rajasthan Police said Meena’s father and five others have been detained for questioning and will be handed over to Delhi Police.
Confession before magistrate
April 24, 2026
When produced before a magistrate, Meena admitted to committing the crime for money, saying, 'Galti hogayi. Maine paise ke liye kiya. Fingerprint chahiye tha locker kholne ke liye'.
Evidence recovered at hotel and scene
April 24, 2026
Investigators recovered Meena’s blood-stained clothes along with the victim’s brother’s pants, footwear, and bag; Meena had taken off his blood-stained pants and shoes and changed into the brother’s clothes.
Police enter hotel and arrest
April 24, 2026
Around 4 pm, a police team arrived at the hotel and began questioning Meena; he was arrested the same day as part of the investigation.
Hotel check-in in Dwarka under alias Rahul Kumar
April 24, 2026
A hotel manager recalls Rahul Meena checking in to a Dwarka hotel under the name Rahul Kumar, saying he was from Alwar, was calm and apologetic for lacking ID, paid ₹1,500 in cash, and went to his room.
Delhi Kailash Hills crime: alleged entry, rape and murder
April 24, 2026
Police said Meena entered the Kailash Hills home using a hidden key after the parents left, allegedly killed and raped a 22-year-old IIT graduate, and fled with over ₹12 lakh in cash and jewellery.
Alwar rape linked to Meena hours before Delhi crime
April 24, 2026
Investigators said Rahul Meena was linked to another alleged rape in Rajasthan’s Alwar hours before the Delhi crime, and that he fled the area and travelled to Delhi by early morning.