In one of DC's outlying suburbs, 52-year old Kiran V. Kadian was murdered yesterday.
Her husband, Dr. Rajesh Kadian--who has written books about India, Pakistan and Kashmir, angered Gurmit Singh Aulakh, lobbied on behalf of India and appeared on TV for his subcontinental expertise-- found her body when he arrived at their home. Kadian was described by neighbors as "a lovely woman, a very devoted mother. She was very religious, spent a lot of time going back to India in the summers."
From WaPo:
Kiran Kadian was stabbed several times in the upper body, Fairfax police spokeswoman Mary Mulrenan said last night. The couple has lived in the brick house on Thompson Ridge Court, just off Walker Road, since 1992, according to land records and neighbors, and they have two daughters and a son.
The daughters, both college graduates, do not live with their parents, but police said their brother, Jayant, does. Mulrenan said police were looking for the son to be sure he was safe. But the homicide detectives huddled outside his house last night were hoping to ask him questions about more than just his health.
A news report mentioned that there is some concern that Jayant Kadian might "harm himself", adding to the urgency regarding finding him. The same neighbor who praised Mrs. Kadian stated that she had been trying to secure help for her only son's mental health.
Police described Jayant Kadian as 6 feet 1 inch tall and 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. They said he may be driving a black 1994 Geo Prism with Virginia license plate ZHL-1262.
Police and reporters have taken great pains to emphasize that Jayant is not a suspect.
I'm sorrowfully hoping that he isn't responsible for this tragedy and that he will be found soon. I wouldn't want his poor family to have to suffer any tragedy greater than the staggering one they already bear.
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UPDATE:
NBC4 news reports that former JMU student Jayant Kadian appeared in a Fairfax County courtroom on Monday. Kadian's tearful family was present; they understandably chose not to speak to the press. Kadian's lawyers and family are considering an Insanity defense for the 21-year old suspect.
Jayant Kadian was scheduled to attend a counseling session with his parents on the day his mother Kiran Kadian was murdered.
Kadian is next expected to appear in court on May 2, the date of his preliminary hearing.
