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Constable accused of killing wife found dead in Mayur Vihar
A Delhi Police constable accused of shooting his wife was later found dead in a Mayur Vihar park, and police suspect suicide.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 15 Jul 2026 · 1 min
AI generatedKey takeaways
- Manish Bhati was accused of shooting his wife with his service pistol and was later found dead in a park in Mayur Vihar.
- Priyanka’s family alleged dowry harassment and said Priyanka had earlier complained to the women’s cell.
- Police said search teams were deployed across Delhi-NCR and Haryana after Manish Bhati went absconding.
- Police said CCTV footage showed the couple arguing near Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital before the shooting.
What happened
A Delhi Police constable, Manish Bhati, who was accused of shooting his wife Priyanka with his service pistol in east Delhi’s Vinod Nagar, was found dead in a park in Mayur Vihar on Tuesday evening. Police believe the death may have been a suicide. The body was sent for post-mortem.
Key facts from the case
The UPSC angle
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Domestic violence, dowry allegations, and police accountability in a criminal case
UPSC may use the case to discuss how dowry-related violence, access to service weapons, investigation standards, and mental-health intervention intersect in public administration and women’s safety.
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