New Delhi, April 8 A young man sustained serious injuries after he was allegedly stabbed multiple times in the Bhalswa Dairy area of northern Delhi over a past dispute, with police apprehending three minors in connection with the incident, an official said on Wednesday.
According to police, a PCR call was received at 8:08 pm on April 7, reporting that a young man had been stabbed in Mangal Bazar Chowk in the Bhalswa Dairy area.
The injured, identified as Amit (18), was rushed to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital by his brother and later referred to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital for further treatment.
"Amit sustained multiple stab injuries to his hand, stomach, and back. Police said the injuries on his back were inflicted while he was attempting to flee from the attackers," the officer said.
Based on the statement and medical examination, a case was registered at the Bhalswa Dairy police station, and an investigation was launched.
Police said that three minors, aged between 15 and 16 years, had been apprehended. Two knives allegedly used in the crime were recovered from their possession.
"During interrogation, the minors revealed that they were previously friends with the victim but had fallen out about four months ago after a dispute in which they were beaten by him. Seeking revenge, they planned the attack and had been looking for Amit," the officer said.
On the evening of April 7, they spotted Amit, intercepted him, and stabbed him repeatedly when he tried to escape. Further investigation is underway, police added.