Youth stabbed to death in scuffle between two groups, 2 injured

Victim accompanied friend to settle matter with accused

August 15, 2019 12:56 am | Updated 12:56 am IST - NEW DELHI

A 17-year-old youth was stabbed to death and two of his friends sustained injuries in central Delhi’s Patel Nagar on Tuesday evening allegedly after scuffle over a girl, the police said on Wednesday.

They have registered a case and begun a probe in the matter.

A senior police officer said that the deceased has been identified as Shubham, who was attending Class XI via correspondence. He was a resident of Anand Parbat. All the accused have been identified, the police said.

The police were informed around 8.30 p.m. regarding a scuffle in a Patel Nagar park. When they reached the spot, they were told that a scuffle had broken out between two groups of men and a few people were stabbed in the incident. The injured had been taken to B.L.K. Hospital where Shubham was declared brought dead.

Investigation revealed that Shubham’s friend Lokesh was in a relationship with a girl who had decided to end the relationship a few months ago. “After they broke up, the girl became friends with another boy. There have been arguments and fights between Lokesh and the boy,” the officer said.

On Tuesday, Lokesh and the boy decided to settle the matter and meet near a park in Patel Nagar. Lokesh’s friends, including Shubham, had accompanied him. The boy had also come along with a few men. “The two sides had an argument, which turned violent. Lokesh, Shubham and one of their friends were stabbed. Shubham’s injury was fatal. The other two are currently out of danger,” the officer said.

The police said that the accused’s group, which comprised five-six persons, including minors, have been identified. They are absconding and teams have been formed to nab them. The police have filed a case under IPC Sections 302 (punishment for murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 34 (common intention) and others.

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