'Girls, djinn rituals, money trick': Arrested ‘occultist’ modus operandi emerges in Delhi triple murder probe; linked to 8 killings
Times of India
by DEVANSHI MEHTAFebruary 13, 2026
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Delhi police investigating the triple murder case in Peeragarhi have uncovered a disturbing modus operandi involving an arrested occultist, Kamruddin, who is suspected to be linked to at least eight murders. The accused allegedly lured victims through ritualistic deception, promising them wealth and prosperity through djinn rituals. He would ask clients to send photos of young women and girls, claiming that a djinn spirit would establish physical contact through these images. Investigators found multiple such photographs on the victims' phones, which were believed to be circulated among groups connected to Kamruddin.
Kamruddin’s methods were highly calculated. He provided detailed instructions on how the girls should appear—specifying their height, hair length, and skin type—to create a sense of legitimacy around his rituals. If a ritual failed, he would attribute it to minor flaws in the images. The police are also probing how he acquired a lethal mixture of aluminum phosphide and sleeping pills, which was used to poison his victims. Additionally, Kamruddin employed elaborate tricks to convince people of his supernatural abilities, such as making a Rs 500 note appear to multiply under a shawl or claiming to cure kidney stones through fake “surgery.”
The investigation has revealed that Kamruddin’s dark web of deceit extended beyond the triple murder. He is linked to a double homicide in Uttar Pradesh and a 2014 case in Dholpur, Rajasthan, where he allegedly instructed a man to kill his wife. Police are working to corroborate his confessions about two more killings. The case highlights how Kamruddin exploited belief in the supernatural to manipulate victims and carry out violent crimes. His methods, which included avoiding CCTV cameras
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/13/2026