Ravinder Kumar (serial killer)
Ravinder Kumar (born 1991) is a serial killer who embarked upon a 5-7 year raping and killing spree until his arrest on 19 July 2015. He targeted the children of poor families in Delhi, Mundka, Samaypur, Badli, Begampur and Vijay Vihar and confessed to killing more than 30.[1] His victims were primarily aged 4-6 years old. Police were able to link him with 15 of his confessed crimes.[2] His crimes commenced with the rape and murder of a labourer’s child from Samaypur Badli in 2008.[3] Some media reports mention accomplices in some of Ravinder's crimes.[4]
Ravinder Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1991 (age 29–30) |
| Years active | 2008-2015 |
| Known for | Rape and murder of more than 20 children in and around outer Delhi. |
| Details | |
| Victims | 15-30 |
| Country | India |
| State(s) | Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh |
| Target(s) | Children |
Date apprehended | 19 July 2015 |
References
- "Delhi serial rapist Ravinder Kumar admits to killing more than 30 children". First Post. 21 July 2015.
- "Has this Indian man really killed 30 children?". BBC News. 22 July 2015.
- Sengupta, Rudraneil (23 July 2017). "The badlands of Delhi". Live Mint.
- Sunny, Shiv (21 July 2015). "I targeted children, none of them hit back: Delhi serial rapist". The Hindu.
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