New Delhi, March 23 An argument between two minors escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the stabbing of a teenager in the central Delhi area of Anand Parbat, an official said on Monday.
The police have apprehended two individuals, aged around 15 years, and recovered the weapon used in the crime – a dagger – from one of them, he said.
A call was received regarding a stabbing incident on March 21, the police said, adding that the injured had been taken to a hospital.
In his statement, the victim said that around 5:30 pm, when he was returning home with a friend, he accidentally collided with one of the accused near a gurdwara in Faridpuri Sabji Mandi, a senior police officer said.
The collision led to an argument, after which the accused, along with his associate, allegedly dragged him into a nearby lane and attacked him with a knife, causing injuries to his back and thighs.
A case under relevant provisions of the BNS was registered at the Anand Parbat police station, and an investigation was launched.
During the investigation, the police identified and apprehended the two juveniles, they said. During interrogation, they confessed to their involvement, stating that the incident escalated from a sudden argument.
The police have recovered the weapon used in the crime – a dagger – from one of the accused. Both juveniles have prior involvement in criminal cases, they said.
