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Victim bore multiple injury marks on hands & legs, had broken nose: AIIMS report on IRS daughter’s rape-murder
The findings are the first piece of scientific evidence in the case that point to a violent crime.
Rahul Meena was wearing a black shirt and had his face wrapped in a white cloth when he appeared before the court on Thursday. (Express photo)
A preliminary post-mortem examination conducted at AIIMS Delhi has found that the daughter of the IRS officer bore multiple injury marks on her face, hands and legs, including a broken nose, indicating signs of physical struggle prior to her death early Wednesday.
Sources said the examination of the neck showed bleeding in the neck muscles, which can block the windpipe and restrict breathing, as well as a fracture of the thyroid cartilage that supports and protects vocal cords.
All internal organs showed congestion — lack of oxygen — which is a common finding after death due to asphyxiation. Overall, the post-mortem examination revealed multiple bruises and scrapes on the victim’s arms, hands, and legs, along with several cuts and facial injuries, they added.
Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at AIIMS Delhi, said the post-mortem was conducted by a medical board of five doctors led by him.
“It was a case of strangulation and murder, and there were multiple injuries on the body, particularly on her hands and face. The injuries suggest a physical struggle before death. A preliminary report is being submitted to the Delhi Police,” he said.
Gupta highlighted that blunt force trauma contributed to her death. “Details regarding sexual assault are pending, and samples have been sent to the laboratory for further investigation,” he said.
The findings are the first piece of scientific evidence in the case that point to a violent crime. “The strangulation implies intentional killing and blunt force trauma suggests the victim was physically assaulted in addition to being strangled… The indication of a physical struggle implied that the assault was not passive but involved force and resistance,” a source said.
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