Two people have been arrested for allegedly stabbing to death a 23-year-old man in New Delhi’s Neb Sarai neighborhood, police said on Tuesday. A senior police officer identified the deceased as Sachin. The accused were known to the deceased, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Chandan Chaudhary.
“A 23-year-old man was stabbed near Neb Sarai area. The victim named Sachin had major injuries. He had previous involvement with the accused. The deceased had a fight near his house & accused who attacked him were known to him,” the DCP Chaudhary said.
“We have registered a case. Further investigation is underway,” the DCP added. Both of the accused have been apprehended. Devraj alias Annu (18) and Ayush Thapa (18), both residents of Devli Village in New Delhi, were identified as the accused by police.
“The motive behind the murder is the personal enmity between the accused and the deceased regarding a year-old feud. The deceased had also threatened them with dire consequences,” police said.
The accused’s weapon and bloodstained clothing have been recovered, according to police.
According to police, on June 5 at 11:30 a.m., two boys approached the deceased near his home.
“The boys stabbed him following an argument. He was rushed to All India Institute of Medical Science’s Trauma Centre by his brother and family members where he was declared brought dead,” police said.
According to police, the crime scene was inspected. According to Vinita, an eyewitness, Devraj and Ayush stabbed Sachin. “He was taken to the hospital,” she said.
According to police, a case was filed based on her statement complaint.
“The CCTV footage was analyzed. The accused persons were identified with the help of technical surveillance and local information, and both the accused persons were apprehended,” police added.