New Delhi, Oct 2025:
A shocking murder case from Delhi has stunned the nation a woman allegedly planned her live-in partner’s killing after discovering a hard disk containing intimate videos of over a dozen women. What appeared to be a tragic house fire has turned out to be a cold-blooded and calculated murder driven by betrayal, digital secrets, and revenge..
On October 6, police responded to a fire call at a rented flat in North Delhi’s Gandhi Vihar. Inside, they found the charred remains of Ram Kesh Meena, a 32-year-old UPSC aspirant. Initial suspicion pointed to an accidental blaze but forensic teams later revealed clear signs of a staged fire.
CCTV footage showed masked people entering the building hours before the incident, leading investigators to probe a murder conspiracy.
A Relationship Built on Deceit
The victim, Ram Kesh, had been in a live-in relationship with Amrita Chauhan, a 27-year-old forensic science student. Their romance began earlier this year after meeting in Noida.
However, Amrita’s life took a dark turn when she found that Meena had secretly recorded their private moments along with intimate clips of at least 15 other women and saved them on an external hard disk.
When she confronted him and demanded deletion, Meena allegedly refused and threatened her, saying he would “never erase his collection.” That was the trigger that changed everything.
According to Delhi Police, Amrita reached out to her ex-boyfriend Sumit Kashyap for help. Together with another accomplice, Sandeep Kumar, they plotted to kill Meena and recover the hard disk.
On the night of October 5, the trio entered Meena’s flat. During a heated argument, Meena was strangled and assaulted. After ensuring he was dead, they poured ghee, oil, and liquor over the body and opened a gas cylinder to create a fake explosion. Their aim: make it look like a fire accident and destroy the evidence.
Investigators say Amrita, who studied forensic science and was obsessed with crime-based web series, used her knowledge to plan what she thought was the “perfect crime.”
She meticulously tried to erase fingerprints, used gloves, and studied how accelerants could make burns look accidental. However, small forensic inconsistencies like unburned patches and gas residue — exposed the truth.
The most crucial piece of evidence turned out to be the same hard disk Amrita sought to recover. When police retrieved it, they discovered multiple folders containing videos of several women, some recorded without consent.
Officers are now contacting those possibly involved to verify if any complaints need to be filed.
Amrita later confessed that her fear of exposure led her to commit the act. “He had my videos and refused to delete them. I couldn’t take the humiliation,” she reportedly told investigators.
Arrests and Investigation
- October 18: Amrita Chauhan arrested from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- October 21: Sumit Kashyap detained.
- October 23: Sandeep Kumar arrested; police recovered laptops, mobile phones, and the hard disk.
All three are now in judicial custody, charged with murder (Section 302 IPC), destruction of evidence (Section 201), and criminal conspiracy (Section 120B).
This case has raised serious concerns about digital privacy, non-consensual recordings, and the psychological dangers of online obsession. Experts say it highlights how the misuse of technology can destroy lives when combined with emotional distress and jealousy.
Dr. Neha Verma, a Delhi-based psychologist, commented:
“Many individuals underestimate the trauma caused by digital betrayal. Once trust breaks, people can act irrationally especially when shame or exposure is involved.”
- Consent is non-negotiable — recording or sharing private moments without consent is a serious crime.
- Digital security matters — storing sensitive material can lead to blackmail or exploitation.
- Mental health awareness — betrayal, humiliation, and emotional distress should be addressed with counseling, not crime.
Police continue to analyze digital evidence and phone records. The final forensic report will determine how Meena died whether by strangulation before the fire or during it. Meanwhile, investigators are reaching out to the women whose videos were recovered for further statements.
The “Hard Disk Murder Case” stands as a grim reminder of how technology and emotions can turn lethal when trust collapses. A relationship that began with love ended in manipulation, digital violation, and death.
Authorities hope the case sparks deeper discussion about privacy, cyber safety, and the hidden dangers of digital relationships.
