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Killer dragged victim down a floor to open biometric locker
Police describe Rahul Meena, a 23-year-old former household employee, as raping and murdering a 22-year-old IIT graduate in Kailash Hills, Delhi. He entered the residence on April 22, 2026 using a smart key, dragged the victim from the fourth to the third floor in an attempt to unlock a fingerprint locker, and was arrested the same day.
Why It Matters
The case raises concerns about domestic security flaws, access control in homes, and the risk profile of workers with prior accusations; it underscores how biometric and smart-access systems interact with real-world vulnerabilities.
Timeline
4 Events
April 23, 2026: Investigators disclose locker-escape detail
April 23, 2026
Investigators said on Thursday that the victim was dragged from the fourth to the third floor in an unsuccessful attempt to unlock a fingerprint-access locker.
April 22, 2026: Arrest of the suspect
April 22, 2026
Rahul Meena was arrested on the evening of Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
April 22, 2026: Entry, assault and attempted locker access
April 22, 2026
Meena entered the residence at 6:39 am using a smart key kept outside the main door near a shoe rack, a key known to domestic helps including Meena. He gained entry by exploiting a narrow window when the victim's parents stepped out to the gym. He went to the victim’s room on the fourth floor, allegedly raped and strangled her with a mobile phone charger cable, and dragged her down from the fourth floor to the third floor in an unsuccessful attempt to unlock a fingerprint-access locker.
April 21, 2026: Suspect was wanted in Alwar for sexual assault
April 21, 2026
Rahul Meena, 23, a former household employee, was wanted in Rajasthan's Alwar for sexually assaulting another woman on Tuesday night.