In a gut-wrenching incident, a 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in front of his father during a scuffle in northwest Delhi’s Azadpur on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Dev Priya, a resident of Burari. Police said they have arrested six people in connection with the incident. The accused have been identified as Sahil (25), Annu Kumar (21), Devender (18), Satyaveer Sharma (18), Aakash (18) and Anurag (19), all residents of Azadpur.
According to Usha Rangnani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Northwest district, a police control room (PCR) call regarding the incident near Kewal Park, Azadpur was received at the Adarsh Nagar Police Station at 12.20 AM.
“It was found that the victim was allegedly stabbed during a quarrel with the accused persons. He was rushed to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital and later shifted to Fortis Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries,” said the DCP.
“Thereafter, a case under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at the Adarsh Nagar Police Station. During investigation, it was revealed that Jaipal (45), father of the victim, was coming home on his bike when it brushed passed another vehicle, following which an argument ensued between him and the other vehicle’s rider,” said the DCP.
“Jaipal, who was under the influence of alcohol, called his son. However, the scuffle was later ended. There were some persons, who were also drunk, sitting nearby who came to the spot. An argument followed between them and Jaipal. One of them stabbed his son and fled the spot,” said the DCP.
“During investigation, on the basis of local intelligence, the special staff of northwest district has apprehended six accused persons. Weapons of offence and two knives used by the accused persons have been recovered from their possession. Further investigation of the case is underway,” said the DCP.