On May 18, 2007, a call to the police revealed a headless, mutilated torso in a bag near Tihar Jail. Serial killer Chanderkant Jha, known for taunting police with letters, was identified and arrested due to strong evidence, including witness testimonies and handwriting analysis linking him to the crime.
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