- By Surarika Das
- Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:46 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- A 62-year-old Delhi man killed his wife in East Delhi.
- Inspired by 'The Staircase', fuelled by an affair and property dispute.
- Accused fled with cash, arrested near Mathura Railway Station.
A 62-year-old man in Delhi had allegedly killed his wife, and the crime was inspired by a thriller series named "The Staircase". The Delhi-based software engineer, identified as Kamal Singh, killed his wife, Komal Singh, at their residence in East Delhi on July 30 and fled the city. The investigation also revealed that Kamal was involved in an extramarital affair. The two also had a long standing dispute regarding property.
How did the crime take place?
The crime had taken place when the son had gone to the library, while the daughter was in the office. The domestic help left the house at that time. Komal was on the terrace, drying clothes. At around 12.45 pm, Kamal went upstairs and stuck a sword at his wife’s head. However, the force wasn’t strong enough for Komal to collapse. She screamed and ran to the kitchen to hide.
Kamal then dragged her out by her hair in the living room and stabbed her multiple times with scissors. The victim’s screams were loud and audible to the neighbours; however, no one responded, police said.
Kamal's father even asked his wife to go and check, but she reportedly told him not to intervene in their matter.
Following the killing, Kamal put his blood-stained clothes and the sword in a bag and took a shower for about 15 minutes. The 62-year-old man then fled on his scooter. On his way, he threw the bag away.
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The accused then withdrew approximately Rs 700,000 from two different bank accounts, in addition to the Rs 500,000 cash he had already taken from his wife's room. In total, he had approximately Rs 1,275,000.
During this time, the couple's 26-year-old son, Gaurav Singh, called his mother several times but received no response. When he reached home around 9:15 pm, Gaurav discovered his mother lying in a pool of blood. While one of the weapons used in the murder – the scissors – was found next to her body, the sword was missing.
How Was Kamal Caught?
As Kamal was missing, the Delhi police scanned CCTV footage of the area and continuously tracked his location through technical surveillance and electronic evidence. Initially, Kamal turned on his mobile phone and headed towards Gorakhpur, leading the police to believe he had fled to Nepal. However, upon reaching Gorakhpur, he switched off his mobile phone and headed towards Mathura to mislead investigating agencies.
After three days of searching, the Delhi cops arrested Kamal near the Mathura Railway Station.
What Did The Accused Say?
Upon questioning, the accused revealed details of the murder and his escape plan. He told the police that he had planned to destroy the murder weapon, similarly to what was shown in the web series 'The Staircase', to weaken the evidence against him.
Investigation also revealed that Kamal and Komal's marriage had been extremely strained for the past year. The investigation also revealed that Kamal had also become closer to another woman, which made them more distant.
Additionally, Kamal wanted to purchase a property in Jagatpuri, and he wanted it to be registered in his father's name. However, Komal was demanding a share in it, causing frequent fights between them. The property dispute is believed to be the main reason behind the brutal crime, officials said.