‘No remorse’: Cab driver who raped, killed 10-yr-old booked in attempt-to-murder cases

3 min readJun 24, 2026 05:14 AM IST

Bashu Kumar (29), accused of kidnapping, raping and killing a 10-year-old in South Delhi’s Mehrauli area, has prior criminal cases, including two attempt-to-murder cases, filed against him.

He also allegedly attacked a police officer in Bihar’s Khagaria district, said police.

Even as five cases were filed against him in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022, he had been working for ride-hailing firms in Delhi for several years, officers said.

During questioning, the accused showed no remorse for allegedly raping and killing the girl.

According to police, Kumar has been living in the Capital and driving cabs in Delhi-NCR for 10 years.

“He is violent in nature and loses his temper quickly. He has shown no remorse for his actions and has repeatedly changed his statements. At present, he was staying in a rented accommodation with his brother in Gurgaon,” a police source said.

“During questioning, he said he intended to drop the girl near a Metro station in South Delhi after the assault, but when he saw policemen with her parents, he drove her to Gurgaon-Faridabad Road, where he allegedly assaulted her again and then killed her. He later changed this statement,” the source added.

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According to the source, police were still verifying facts and the sequence of events.

Sources said he showed no remorse during questioning. In fact, on Monday after the alleged attack, he picked up a passenger in South Delhi and dropped them in West Delhi’s Vikaspuri before being caught by a police team led by station house officer Inspector Ritesh Kumar.

On how he was able to drive for online aggregators without apparent police verification, a senior officer said investigators are checking records with the ride-hailing firms.

The cab was registered with two online aggregators.

Police have also questioned the vehicle’s owner about the verification of the accused.

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After his arrest on Monday, according to police, Kumar did not admit to the crime for several hours but later broke down in the evening, following which the girl’s body was recovered. Police are now trying to determine whether he was previously involved in any crimes in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).

The accused was arrested on Monday following a probe, aided by CCTV footage, vehicle registration checks and GPS tracking, said officers.

Sakshi Chand is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, based in New Delhi. With over a decade of experience in investigative journalism, she is a leading voice on crime, the prison system, and institutional governance in the National Capital.

Professional Background
Specialization: Her reporting focus includes high-stakes crime, national security, prison reforms, and traffic governance.

Key Coverage: She has been on the frontlines of major events such as the 2G spectrum case, the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, and communal clashes across Uttar Pradesh (Kasganj, Aligarh).

Earlier Career: Before joining The Indian Express, she was a reporter for The Times of India.

Personal Interests: Outside of her career in journalism, Sakshi is a National-level basketball player and coach, bringing a unique sporting discipline to her professional life.

Major Recent Coverage (Late 2025)
Her reporting in the latter half of 2025 has been dominated by a major terror investigation and administrative accountability:

1. The Red Fort Blast Investigation
Throughout November and December 2025, Sakshi led the coverage of a car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort:

Forensic Breakthroughs: She reported on the use of TATP and ammonium nitrate in the IED and identified the shops where raw materials were sourced (Nov 14-16, 2025).

The “i20 Route”: She meticulously tracked the journey of the vehicle used in the blast, tracing it to a Pulwama-based resident who entered Delhi via the Badarpur toll plaza (Nov 12, 2025).

Victim Support: She recently reported on the Delhi Police providing a list of damaged vehicle owners to the Finance Ministry to expedite insurance claims for those caught in the blast (Dec 4, 2025).

2. Crime & Police Accountability
“Crackdown on Extortion Gangs”: In December 2025, she reported on a syndicate that was blackmailing traffic cops. Following five arrests, the Special CP directed officers to report all such attempts (Dec 12, 2025).

“Corruption in the Ranks”: She covered the arrest of five Delhi Police personnel by the Vigilance branch following a wave of public complaints (May 19, 2025).

Cold Cases & International Murders: She has extensively tracked the case of a man who allegedly killed his wife in London and fled to India, reporting on his “Proclaimed Offender” status and the denial of his anticipatory bail (May 2025).

3. Governance & Public Policy
“13,000 Homes for 90,000 Cops”: A data-driven feature on why the majority of Delhi Police personnel are forced to live on rent despite the city’s housing projects (May 4, 2025).

Traffic Decongestion: Using her interest in urban logistics, she detailed how the Traffic Police eased congestion on Vikas Marg by switching off signals and creating U-turns (April 2, 2025).

Signature Style
Sakshi Chand is known for a data-driven and investigative approach. She frequently uses forensic reports, CCTV analysis, and administrative data to go beyond the “official version” of a crime story. Her work in prison reporting is particularly noted for highlighting the legal and humanitarian conditions of foreign detention centers and local jails. … Read More