Two persons were stabbed in Gokalpuri area of northeast Delhi on Sunday evening, with police carrying out searches for the two suspected assailants, police said.
The incident was reported near a dairy outlet in Gokalpuri, following which police rushed to the spot. By the time the police team reached the area, the injured had already been shifted to GTB Hospital, they said.
The victims were identified as Rahul (18) and Vijay (23). Both are residents of Sanjay Colony in the Gokalpuri area, a police officer said.
During preliminary inquiry, police learnt that the two men were allegedly attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by two persons. “The motive behind the assault is yet to be ascertained,” he said.
A case has been registered at Gokalpuri police station under relevant sections, including attempt to murder, police said.
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The crime and forensic teams inspected the scene and collected evidence from the spot as part of the investigation.
Police said multiple teams have been formed to identify and trace the attackers. CCTV footage from nearby areas is also being scanned to establish the sequence of events and ascertain the movement of the suspects, they added.
