According to Dr. Gupta, external examination revealed multiple abrasions and scratches on both arms, hands and legs, consistent with the victim’s resistance. “External examination revealed that multiple scratches and abrasions were present on both arms, hands and legs, indicating a struggle,” he said.He also noted facial injuries, including a nasal bone fracture, indicating blunt force trauma. “Multiple abrasions were found on the face, as well as a fracture to the nasal bone – blunt force impact,” Dr Gupta said.During internal examination, significant findings were revealed in the neck area. “On neck dissection – intramuscular hemorrhage was found in the sternocleidomastoid, sternothyroid and sternohyoid muscles,” he said.For further forensic analysis, viscera samples, nail fragments and blood samples have been preserved at the request of the investigating officer to help determine the exact cause and sequence of events.Police sources said the accused allegedly entered the Kailash Hills apartment in south Delhi using a spare key and went straight to a rooftop study, where he assaulted the victim and dragged her blood-soaked body down.The accused, who worked as a domestic help, is suspected of attempting to strangle her before the attack escalated. Police said the victim is suspected to have been sexually assaulted after rendering her unconscious, followed by multiple fatal blows with a heavy object.Sources said he allegedly ran away with cash and valuables, attempted to avoid detection by using fake calls and destroyed mobile phones to destroy digital evidence. He was later traced to Palam railway station, where he tried to escape but failed to board the train.Meanwhile, a Saket court sent the accused to four-day police custody, allowing further interrogation. He was produced in the court after the police sought his custody to continue the investigation.The victim, an IIT Delhi graduate and civil services aspirant, was preparing for her first UPSC attempt and had set up a separate study room on the terrace for focused preparation.A case has been registered under charges of rape, murder and robbery and further investigation is underway.