Doctor murders domestic worker in Delhi, claims she brought 'bad energy'

A 50-year-old dermatologist in an upscale South Delhi neighborhood allegedly murdered his domestic worker on Thursday, using a bat and knife. The accused, identified as Dr. Manish Gupta, reportedly told police he believed the victim, Meena Haldar, brought "bad energy" into the house, affecting his son's studies. He also expressed frustration that his family did not heed his desire to dismiss Haldar.

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He told us that he wanted Meena to be removed from the job but his family members refused to do so. He was upset and felt bad that nobody listened to him. He also told us that he suspected that Meena was bringing bad energy to the house and this affected his son’s studies.

Gupta allegedly followed Haldar to the terrace of their Mount Kailash apartment and attacked her between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. after his wife, also a doctor, had left for work. He reportedly struck her with a bat, causing her to fall, and then stabbed her with a knife. Police recovered the blood-soaked weapons downstairs. A neighbor in an adjacent building saw the woman on the terrace and called the police.

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The doctor felt hurt that nobody in his family was listening to him and attacked the domestic help when he found her at the terrace.

Haldar, who had worked for the family for 10-12 years, is survived by her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. Her son described her as a hardworking woman who always showed up on time and spoke well of the family, questioning why they would harm her. Following the incident, over 50-60 domestic workers gathered outside the apartment to protest, clashing with police who initially prevented them from seeing the body.

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She never took leaves, she always showed up on time. She always listened to them (Guptas). Why did they do this?