India Prime: Devender Singh, Jaipur – Dr. Death Arrested Delhi Police have arrested the notorious “Dr. Death,” Dr. Devendra Sharma, from Rajasthan’s Dausa district. The accused was apprehended from an ashram where he had been hiding for nearly two years after jumping parole. He was living under a new identity, posing as a priest.
The Story of Dr. Death: From Doctor to Serial Killer
Known as “Dr. Death,” Dr. Devendra Sharma is one of India’s most dangerous criminals. Hailing from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, this Ayurvedic doctor engaged in serious crimes such as an illegal kidney racket, serial murders, and fraud under the guise of his medical profession. His recent arrest has once again brought this shocking case into the spotlight.
Early Life and Education
- Dr. Devendra Sharma was born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- He obtained a BAMS degree in Ayurveda and began his career as a medical practitioner.
- Initially, he tried to earn money through a gas agency and car dealing but soon turned to the world of crime.
The Beginning of Crime
- Around 1994, he became involved in an illegal kidney transplant racket.
- He facilitated over 125 unethical and illegal transplant operations.
- He earned lakhs of rupees for each successful kidney transplant.
The Horrifying Secret of Serial Killings
- Between 1998 and 2004, Dr. Sharma murdered over 50 taxi drivers.
- He lured them to remote areas, killed them, and sold their vehicles.
- He disposed of the bodies in crocodile-infested canals to destroy evidence.
Strategy of Disposing Bodies in Crocodile-Infested Canals
Location and Method:
- Dr. Sharma dumped bodies in border canals between Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- The Hazra Canal, known for its crocodile population, was specifically identified during the investigation.
- He deliberately chose these canals to ensure no evidence remained, making postmortems or identification impossible.
The ‘Perfect Crime’ Strategy to Conceal Evidence:
- After murdering taxi drivers, he adopted the most sinister method to dispose of their bodies—feeding them to crocodiles.
- Crocodiles would consume the bodies entirely, leaving no bones, clothes, or evidence behind.
- This made it nearly impossible for the police to find clues even when families reported missing persons.
According to Police:
- Police revealed that Sharma lured, killed, and dumped the bodies of at least 40 taxi drivers in crocodile-infested canals.
- In many cases, the victims’ families never learned what happened to their missing loved ones.
- This method came to light in the early 2000s when partially eaten bodies were found on the canal banks.
A Police Officer’s Statement: “We’ve seen many cases, but this man’s brutality and cunning shocked us. He used crocodiles as a means to erase evidence.”
A Method That Shook Humanity:
- This case is chilling because it reveals how an educated doctor could become such a cruel and calculated murderer.
- The method seems straight out of a movie or thriller, but it was a grim reality—and he evaded capture for years.
Arrest and Imprisonment
- In 2004, the police arrested him. During interrogation, he made shocking revelations.
- In 2013, a court sentenced him to life imprisonment.
- In 2020, he was released on parole from Jaipur Jail but absconded.
Hiding as a Priest—Arrest in Dausa
- After two years on the run, he was found hiding in an ashram in Rajasthan’s Dausa district.
- He had established himself as a priest.
- Delhi Police arrested him in May 2025.
