Delhi Doctor Kills Househelp Over Firing Dispute, 'Bad Energy'

In a shocking incident that unfolded on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in South Delhi's upscale Mount Kailash area, Dr. Manish Gupta, a 50-year-old (some reports state 54 or 56) dermatologist, was arrested for allegedly murdering his domestic help, Meena Haldar, aged 45 or 58. Police were alerted by a neighbour who spotted Meena's body lying in a pool of blood on the terrace of the building. Upon reaching the scene around 11:36 AM, officers found Dr. Gupta sitting beside the victim's body. He reportedly confessed to the crime, stating, 'Mujhe faansi dedo' (Hang me). Initial investigations and police interrogations have pointed to multiple alleged motives behind the heinous act. A significant claim is that Dr. Gupta had been arguing with his wife, Dr. Tina Gupta, also a doctor, over his desire to fire Meena. According to police sources, Dr. Gupta wanted Meena removed from her job, but his wife had refused, citing Meena's helpfulness and long-standing service to the family. Meena had reportedly been working for the Gupta family for 10 to 16 years, even caring for the family during Dr. Gupta's mother's battle with cancer. Another unsettling aspect of the alleged motive involves Dr. Gupta's belief that Meena was bringing 'bad energy' into their home, which he felt was negatively impacting his son's studies. Some reports also indicate he suspected her of practising 'black magic'. Furthermore, Dr. Gupta has reportedly been undergoing psychiatric treatment for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) for nearly a decade and was on antidepressant medication. During questioning, he allegedly expressed feeling undervalued by his family, believing they 'valued' the victim more than him, and admitted to having violent thoughts, contemplating harming his wife, son, or himself. The sequence of events, as narrated by the police, suggests that on Thursday morning, Dr. Tina Gupta left for work around 10:15 AM. Meena arrived at the house between 10:30 AM and 10:45 AM, washed clothes, and then went to the terrace to dry them. Dr. Gupta allegedly followed her to the terrace and attacked her between 11:15 AM and 11:30 AM. He first bludgeoned her repeatedly on the head and face with his son's cricket bat, causing her to fall. Subsequently, he stabbed her with a knife, with some reports noting the slit mark on her neck resembled a medical incision. Both the blood-stained bat and knife were recovered by the police from the scene. The victim, Meena Haldar, hailed from Kolkata and is survived by her husband and son, Robin. Robin, who works in Nehru Place, expressed profound shock and grief, stating his mother always spoke highly of the Gupta family and never complained about her employers. He emphasized her dedication, noting she 'never took leaves' and 'always showed up on time'. The incident led to a protest by domestic workers outside the apartment, demanding answers and a speedy investigation. Police continue to verify Dr. Gupta's statements and are working to conclusively establish the exact motive behind the murder.

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