Why was Rahul so calm? Police plan killer's psychological evaluation after south Delhi rape-murder

NEW DELHI: In a case that has triggered widespread concern in the national capital, Delhi Police are likely to conduct a psychological analysis of the accused, Rahul Meena, in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 22-year-old daughter of an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer in South Delhi’s Kailash Hills.According to news agency ANI, the victim was a young IIT Delhi graduate and a civil services aspirant preparing for her first attempt at the UPSC examination. Police said she had been leading a disciplined and focused life, with her daily routine centred entirely around her goal of joining the civil services and serving the nation.Sources further said that Delhi Police is likely to conduct a psychological analysis of the accused as part of the ongoing investigation.

The proposed assessment is expected to help examine his mental state, behavioural patterns, and possible motive behind the alleged crime.The development comes after the accused reportedly showed unusual calmness and a lack of remorse during interrogation.Sources added that the assessment may involve clinical evaluation by experts to examine aggression levels, emotional responses, and behavioural traits associated with conditions such as Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Investigators are also probing whether the crime was pre-planned or impulsive, with psychological profiling expected to play a crucial role in reconstructing the sequence of events.Meanwhile, on Thursday, Delhi Police secured four days of custodial interrogation of accused Rahul Meena after he was produced before the Saket Court in connection with the case. He was arrested from a hotel in Dwarka shortly after the incident and is currently in police custody.Police sources said the custody remand was necessary to reconstruct the sequence of events, verify digital and forensic evidence, and establish the complete motive behind the crime.Investigators said the accused was tracked and apprehended in Amar Colony after a digital trail, including a stolen mobile phone, hotel Wi-Fi usage, and Instagram chats, helped police trace him to a hotel in Dwarka.(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)(With agency inputs)