New Delhi, February 9 A minor was killed after being stabbed, while another man sustained serious injuries in two separate stabbing incidents that occurred in the same park in Moti Nagar, west Delhi, an official said on Monday.
Police said both incidents took place on Sunday.
According to the police, information was received at the Moti Nagar police station at 6:37 pm regarding a minor being brought in dead from a hospital. The victim, a resident of the Inderlok area, had sustained a stab wound below his right shoulder.
"Later, at 7:50 pm, another incident was reported to the same police station regarding the stabbing of a man identified as Mohammad Danish (25), a resident of the Inderlok area," the officer said.
He said Danish sustained a stab wound in the back. He was initially taken to Acharya Bhikshu Hospital, from where he was referred to a higher medical facility. He is currently being treated at the AIIMS Trauma Centre.
Preliminary investigation suggests that both incidents took place at the DDA park located near DLF Moti Nagar.
Police said that cases are being registered in connection with both incidents, and teams have been formed to investigate the circumstances leading to the stabbings and to identify those involved.
An official privy to the investigation said that teams are investigating multiple angles, and checking CCTV footage to trace the accused. "We are examining whether the attacks were linked to any robbery attempt, and all possible angles are being investigated," the officer said.