Delhi,Oct.27,2025:The Delhi UPSC aspirant murder has rocked the capital’s law-enforcement narrative and public conscience. On the night of 5-6 October 2025, the body of a 32-year-old civil-services aspirant, Ram Kesh Meena, was found charred in his apartment in the Gandhi Vihar area of Timarpur (North Delhi). What initially appeared to be an accidental fire soon escalated into a meticulously planned homicide involving a live-in partner, her ex-boyfriend and a friend. Investigators unearthed a dark web of deceit, betrayal, and revenge—underlining how the Delhi UPSC aspirant murder was orchestrated to resemble an accident yet bore unmistakable hallmarks of premeditation-
Victim profile & timeline of the fire call
Victim profile
The victim, Ram Kesh Meena (32), was actively preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams and living in a flat at E-60, Gandhi Vihar, Timarpur. His aspirations were cut short by a crime that masqueraded as a deadly blaze but was, in fact, a murder.
Timeline of the fire call
- On 6 October 2025, the police received a call about a fire on the fourth floor of the building at E-60, Gandhi Vihar.
- Fire-services arrived and extinguished the blaze, only to find a badly burnt body inside the flat.
- The body was later identified as Ram Kesh Meena and suspicion began to emerge that the fire was staged.
This sequence triggered the investigative shift from “accidental fire” to suspected murder.
How the investigation pivoted from accident to murder
Initial classification & suspicion
Initially, the case was registered under negligence / fire accident sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
But key details raised alarms: the flat’s door lock tampered, the occupant’s body highly burnt, and—crucially—CCTV and mobile-location data didn’t align with accident story.
Red flags & evidence
- CCTV showed two masked men entering the building on the night of the incident, and a woman (later identified as the live-in partner) exiting at 2:57 AM just minutes before the fire took hold.
- The mobile phone location (Call Detail Records, CDR) of the woman placed her near the scene at the time of the fire.
- Forensics revealed pourings of oil, ghee and wine over the body, and a gas cylinder regulator opened to cause a blast—marking the scene as staged rather than accidental.
The official statement
According to DCP (North) Raja Banthia, investigators found “a fire that hid a murder” once data, forensics and digital evidence were combined.
Thus the transformation from fire incident to full-blown homicide investigation was triggered.
The conspirators- Motive, method & means
The trio
Three accused have been arrested-
- Amrita Chauhan (21), the live-in partner, a BSc Forensic Science student.
- Sumit Kashyap (27), her ex-boyfriend, LPG cylinder distributor.
- Sandeep Kumar (29), the friend, an SSC/CGL aspirant from Moradabad, UP.
The motive
Amrita alleged that Ram Kesh Meena had secretly recorded obscene videos and photos of her, stored on a hard-disk. Despite her repeated demands, he refused to delete them. This humiliation and fear of exposure drove her to seek revenge. She confided in her ex‐boyfriend Sumit, who then enlisted Sandeep to execute the plan.
The method and means
- The night of crime: On the intervening night of 5-6 October, the trio travelled from Moradabad to Delhi, entered the flat, strangled and/or choked Meena to death.
- They poured oil, ghee and wine over his body. They removed or loosened the iron gate’s netting and locked the door from inside to delay rescue.
- Sumit, being an LPG distributor, opened the gas-cylinder regulator, placed it near victim’s head, and ignited it via a lighter, creating an explosion to mislead the fire origin.
- They removed a hard-disk, laptops and other belongings to destroy digital evidence.
The escape and arrest
Following the staged explosion the trio fled. Through CCTV, mobile-location data, raids in Moradabad and raids in Delhi, Amrita was arrested on 18 October, Sumit on 21 October, and Sandeep on 23 October. Police recovered the hard-disk, two mobile phones of the accused, victim’s shirt and a trolley bag.
Evidence uncovered- CCTV, CDR, forensic leads
CCTV footage
The CCTV timeline revealed masked men entering the building, and a woman exiting with a male just minutes before the fire. This contradicted the accident theory.
Mobile location data (CDR)
Amrita’s phone pings placed her near E-Block Gandhi Vihar at 2:57 a.m., exactly when the fire was set.
Forensic science findings
The use of ghee, wine, oil, and placement of LPG cylinder to accelerate and hide evidence indicated planning informed by forensic understanding (Amrita is a forensic science student and a crime-web-series fan).
Items recovered
- Hard disk containing obscene material.
- Victim’s laptops.
- Mobile phones of accused.
- Victim’s shirt and trolley bag used in escape.
These provide strong digital and physical evidentiary support.
Legal framework & charges invoked
In light of the investigation, police have registered the case under sections of the BNS related to murder (common intention), mischief by fire, destruction of evidence, etc.
Key aspects-
- Premeditated murder, not accidental death.
- Use of live-in relationship dynamics and digital/recorded blackmail material.
- Staging the incident as fire to engineer an accident narrative.
Broader implications- Data-privacy, live-in relationships & social trust
Digital privacy and revenge pornography
This case throws a harsh spotlight on how digital recordings (video/photo) can become weapons of blackmail and humiliation. The Delhi UPSC aspirant murder underlines the need for stronger frameworks to safeguard individuals from non-consensual recordings and misuse.
Live-in relationships & social perceptions
Though live-in relationships are increasingly common, this case will inevitably fuel debate on trust, secrecy and the power dynamics within such arrangements.
Forensics, crime awareness and copy-cat risks
Amrita’s background in forensic science and interest in crime web-series allowed her to execute a “near-perfect” murder plan. This raises questions about how access to crime-knowledge can be misused.
Law-enforcement & investigative effectiveness
The swift pivot from accident to murder thanks to CCTV, CDR and forensic work demonstrates that modern policing can detect layered conspiracies—offering some reassurance but also highlighting that perpetrators may get more sophisticated.
The Delhi UPSC aspirant murder is a chilling tapestry of revenge, betrayal, digital abuse and cold calculation. What began as the fire at a north Delhi flat turned into a full-blown homicide unravelled by determined investigation. The victim, a 32-year-old UPSC aspirant, became the target of his live-in partner and two associates in a crime designed to look accidental but executed with precision.
