A 42-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death during an attempted snatching in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri on Thursday. Three accused have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Victim Details
The deceased was identified as Mohammad Anis, a resident of Uttar Pradesh who worked at a public company. He had come to Delhi to visit his in-laws. The incident occurred around 4 am when he was returning to his in-laws' house.
Incident and Investigation
Police received information at the Nand Nagri police station about an injured man lying near a cinema hall in the area. A police team rushed him to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. During the investigation, police found that Anis's mobile phone and certain valuables were missing.
Through CCTV footage and local intelligence, the accused were identified as Asif, Param Shivam, and Ravichand. They were traced and arrested. The trio confessed to committing the crime during an attempt to rob Anis. The victim's mobile phone and Aadhaar card were recovered from their possession. The knife used in the crime was also seized.
Criminal Background
Police discovered that Asif had been involved in six previous cases related to robbery, snatching, theft, and the Arms Act. Shivam was found to be involved in nine cases related to robbery and house theft.
