Delhi horror: 3 held for stabbing 18-year-old boy
Delhi Police arrested three men for fatally stabbing an 18-year-old and critically injuring his friend in northeast Delhi’s Welcome area.
The arrests, made on Tuesday, quickly resolved a case that had alarmed local residents. The victim, Arman (18), was killed late Monday night after being stabbed multiple times during a confrontation near the Peeli Mitti area. His friend Altaf remains hospitalised with serious injuries.
Police said the case was solved by a team from Welcome police station after investigators traced key clues and identified the attackers. The three men arrested for the stabbing are Suhail alias Jaadu (20) from Janta Colony, Ilman (22) from Markaji Chowk, Jafrabad, and Rizwan alias Kida from Subhash Park. All reside in northeast Delhi. Police clarified that each suspect was directly involved in the incident, based on evidence collected during the investigation.
The incident took place around 10 pm on January 5, when Welcome police received a PCR call about a stabbing in the park. A police team rushed to the spot and found Arman and Altaf lying on the ground with deep stab wounds. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Ashish Mishra said the victims were immediately taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital. “Arman was declared dead. Altaf is undergoing treatment and his condition is serious,” the DCP said.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the two friends were sitting in the park when an argument broke out with a group of youths. What began as a verbal altercation quickly escalated into a violent incident. The attackers allegedly pulled out knives and stabbed both men several times before fleeing the scene.
Residents in the area reported hearing shouting followed by cries for help. “People ran towards the park after hearing screams, but the attackers had already escaped,” a local resident said. A case was registered under sections related to murder and attempt to murder. A forensic team examined the spot and collected blood samples and other material evidence. Police also scanned CCTV footage from nearby streets and shops to trace the movements of the suspects before and after the attack.
According to police, sustained interrogation of the arrested men revealed that they had an old dispute with both Arman and Altaf. Investigators are now probing the nature of this rivalry and whether the attack was planned or the result of a sudden clash.
Police are also verifying whether alcohol consumption played a role in triggering the violence.
Locals told officers that groups often gather at the park late at night, but such an extreme incident had not occurred earlier.
Senior officers said multiple teams were formed soon after the crime to track down the attackers. Technical surveillance, CCTV footage, and local intelligence helped the police identify and arrest the accused within a short time, officials said.
Arman’s family members said they were devastated by the loss but expressed relief after learning that the accused had been arrested. Altaf continues to be under close medical observation, doctors said.
The incident has raised concerns among residents about safety in the area, especially after dark. Some locals said they had earlier complained about frequent late-night arguments and drinking in and around the park.
Police said further investigation is underway to recover the weapon used in the crime and to establish the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal attack.
