New Delhi: Three minor boys have been apprehended for allegedly murdering a 26-year-old man following a quarrel over a request to fetch cigarettes in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri on Friday night.
Victim Details
The victim, identified as Arbaj, a resident of the area, suffered a fatal stab injury in C-Block. Police stated that he occasionally worked as a driver. He was rushed to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Sequence of Events
According to police, the dispute escalated into a violent confrontation. Arbaj's brother recounted that the incident began around 11 pm on Eid night when either Arbaj or one of his friends asked a boy to bring cigarettes. The boy refused, and the matter initially appeared to be resolved.
“Later, he returned with his brothers and got into an argument. My brother tried to defuse the situation, but it escalated,” the brother said.
He alleged that the accused arrived armed with knives. “They came prepared,” he claimed, adding that he rushed to the hospital after being informed by Arbaj's wife.
Police Action
Police identified and detained all three juveniles. The knife used in the attack was recovered at the instance of one of them. A case has been registered, and further investigations are underway.
