A shocking incident of violence unfolded in the capital on Saturday afternoon, leading to the arrest of a man for allegedly stabbing a woman he was in a relationship with. The attack, suspected to be driven by a financial disagreement, occurred in the Uttam Nagar area of south-west Delhi.
Timeline of the Attack and Police Response
According to the police, the sequence of events began when they received a PCR call at approximately 12:20 pm on December 16. The call alerted them to a stabbing incident in Uttam Nagar. A team was immediately dispatched to the location. However, upon arrival, they discovered that the injured woman had already been transported to a hospital by another PCR van.
Victim's Injuries and Relationship Details
The woman sustained serious injuries in the assault. The medico-legal certificate from the hospital confirmed she had multiple stab wounds around her neck along with several abrasions. Her condition was reported to be stable after receiving medical attention.
During their investigation, police officers pieced together the background of the case. The victim, a resident of Om Vihar in Uttam Nagar, had been living in a rented accommodation for the past four years. She had been in a relationship with the accused, a 43-year-old married man who works as a security guard, for nearly eight to nine years. It was revealed that the couple had been engaged in frequent arguments in recent days.
The Motive and Arrest
Preliminary investigations point towards a monetary dispute as the primary motive behind the brutal attack. On the day of the incident, another heated quarrel erupted between the two. During this altercation, the man allegedly attacked the woman with a knife before fleeing the scene.
The victim managed to raise an alarm, which prompted the police response. Following a swift investigation based on the information provided, the Delhi Police arrested the accused security guard. He is currently in custody as the legal proceedings continue.
This case has once again brought attention to incidents of violence in personal relationships within the city. The police have assured that a thorough probe is underway to examine all aspects of the dispute that led to this severe act of aggression.
