Teenager Killed in Stabbing Incident in Northeast Delhi; Police Launch Probe
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Teen Stabbed to Death in Delhi; Police Initiate Investigation
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A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in northeast Delhi’s New Usmanpur. Police have registered a case and begun a probe into the incident.
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New Delhi, June 3 — A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi late on Monday night, police officials said on Tuesday. The incident has triggered local outrage and prompted authorities to launch a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing.
According to preliminary reports, the victim, identified as Rohit Kumar (17), was allegedly involved in a dispute with a group of individuals in the locality. Eyewitnesses told police that a sudden altercation broke out around 10:30 pm near a local market, following which the teenager was assaulted with sharp weapons. He sustained multiple stab wounds and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Delhi Police’s Shahdara North Division has registered an FIR under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at New Usmanpur Police Station. The accused, believed to be part of the group involved in the altercation, have not yet been apprehended, and a manhunt has been launched to trace them. Senior police officials have assured the victim’s family of a thorough investigation and appropriate legal action against the perpetrators.
Local residents have expressed shock over the incident and demanded swift justice. “This is a peaceful area. Such violence should not happen. The boy was studying and had a bright future ahead,” said a shopkeeper in the vicinity who requested anonymity. Social activists have also raised concerns over rising street crimes in certain pockets of northeast Delhi, calling for better policing and community awareness programs.
The victim’s family, who hail from a modest background, have appealed for peace and urged the police to bring the killers to justice. Senior police officers have assured them of full support during the investigation and have promised regular updates on the progress of the case.
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- A 17-year-old boy named Rohit Kumar was allegedly stabbed to death in New Usmanpur, northeast Delhi, late on Monday night.
- Police registered a murder case (Section 302 IPC) and launched a manhunt for the unidentified assailants.
- The victim sustained multiple stab wounds during a street altercation and was declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital.
- Local residents and social activists have condemned the incident and demanded stricter safety measures in the area.
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