A “monster” who had “shamed humanity” is how the residents of south Delhi’s Ravidas Colony describe their infamous neighbour Ram Singh, the alleged mastermind of the Delhi gang-rape, with some of them admitting that they felt “relieved” after his death.

“The last few months have been frustrating for all of us and we were fed up of the media and police swarming this place. I am relieved that he (Singh) is gone forever,” said a middle-aged woman neighbour, requesting anonymity.