Four Juveniles Apprehended After Stabbing Schoolmate in East Delhi
A minor boy was critically injured in a violent assault on Sunday evening in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar area. The incident involved four juveniles, believed to be his schoolmates, who allegedly stabbed the victim following a confrontation. All four accused individuals have been apprehended by local police authorities.
Details of the Assault Incident
According to police reports, the assault occurred around 8:30 pm near Wireless Road in Mayur Vihar. The victim was present at the location with a friend when they were allegedly intercepted by the four juveniles. Following a confrontation, the accused assaulted the boy with a knife before fleeing the scene.
"The boy was present at the location along with a friend when they were allegedly intercepted by four juveniles," said DCP (east) Rajeev Kumar. "Following a confrontation, the accused assaulted him with a knife and fled the spot."
Police Response and Medical Treatment
Information regarding the injured boy was received at Mayur Vihar police station around 9:05 pm on Sunday from Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital. The victim was initially treated at the hospital before being referred to AIIMS trauma centre for advanced medical treatment, where he continues to undergo care for his critical injuries.
The four apprehended juveniles are all in the age range of 14 to 15 years, according to police statements. A case has been officially registered in connection with the violent assault.
Background of the Dispute
A senior police officer revealed that the victim and one of the accused were known to each other and had an ongoing rivalry. This conflict reportedly stemmed from their time in different classes at the same school. Investigators suspect that the assault was a direct result of this simmering dispute that had been developing over time.
The preliminary inquiry indicates that the confrontation was not a random act of violence but rather the escalation of a pre-existing conflict between the individuals involved.
Current Status of the Investigation
All four juveniles involved in the assault have been apprehended by police authorities. The investigation continues as officials work to gather additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the relationships between those involved.
The case highlights concerns about juvenile violence and conflicts among school-aged individuals in urban areas. Police are examining the full context of the rivalry that led to this violent confrontation.
