Chanderkant Jha: The Notorious 'Butcher of Delhi' Captured After Year on the Run

The infamous serial killer Chanderkant Jha, dubbed the 'Butcher of Delhi,' was apprehended by Delhi Police on January 17, 2025, after evading capture for over a year. Jha, 57, was serving a life sentence for multiple murders but escaped during a 90-day parole in October 2023. Known for his brutal methods of targeting young male migrants, he dismembered victims and left taunting notes at crime scenes. This is an achievement for law enforcement and finally closes the chapter on the lives of his victims.

Source: The Times Of India, Hindustan Times