A 21-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his neighbours over Rs 100 in north Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar area. Police have apprehended seven persons, including four minors, in connection with the incident that took place on Tuesday at Motia Khan, Sadar Bazaar area.
The victim has been identified as Manish, a resident of Sadar Bazaar area. According to a senior police official, the accused Lucky (40) asked for change of Rs 500 from the victim’s family.
“Lucky alleged that they gave him only Rs 400, however, the victim’s family claimed that they gave change of
Rs 500 to Lucky and nothing was left. Later, an altercation ensued between them on Monday which was pacified by the locals,” said the senior police official.
“Next day, the accused along with others again got into heated arguments and started beating Manish. Later, they stabbed him on his thigh. The victim was rushed to Lady Hardinge Hospital where he died,” said the police official privy to the investigation.
“Police has registered a case under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Sadar Bazaar police station and arrested Lucky, his wife and another woman, known to him. Three minor daughters and one minor son were also apprehended in connection with the killing,” said the police official.