Delhi Police file chargesheet in Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case

New Delhi, April 1

The Delhi Police on Saturday concluded its investigation and filed an 800-page chargesheet against seven accused in the Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case in which a 20-year-old woman was killed after being dragged under a car in the early hours of January 1.

Metropolitan Magistrate Sanya Dalal has posted the matter for consideration of the final report for April 13.

The police had arrested Deepak Khanna, Amit Khanna, Krishan, Mithun and Manoj Mittal in the case on January 2.

Two other accused — Ashutosh Bhardwaj and Ankush — were earlier given bail by the court. Deepak Khanna’s bail plea was rejected by a sessions court.

According to the police, seven men were arrested and upon completion of the investigation, a chargesheet of around 800 pages was prepared with around 117 witnesses.

“On the basis of the material and evidences collected during the investigation, to the best of capabilities, sufficient material has come on record to prosecute the accused,” the police said.

According to the chargesheet, Amit Khanna, Krishan, Mithun and Manoj Mittal have been booked for murder. Ashutosh and Amit Khanna were also booked under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Anjali Singh (20) was killed in the early hours of the New Year after her scooter was hit by a car, which dragged her for more than 12 kilometres from Sultanpur to Kanjhawala.