Delhi: Four arrested for assaulting man during Holi Jahangirpuri

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the violent assault on a man during Holi celebrations in the Jahangirpuri area of northwest Delhi, police said on Tuesday.

The arrested suspects — Anil (34), Rahul (24), Chandu Lal (58), and Ashok Kumar (58) — were apprehended following a series of raids conducted by the police in Jahangirpuri on Monday evening.

These arrests come after four others — identified as Sunil, Deepak, Amit, and a juvenile — were taken into custody last week in relation to the same case.

According to police, the incident took place on 14 March, when a man named Ajay Khatri (30) was attacked by a group following a verbal altercation. Khatri, who sustained serious injuries, was admitted to BJRM Hospital.

Khatri informed police that he had been celebrating Holi at home with a friend when a dispute erupted with a neighbour and a minor. Approximately 15 to 20 minutes later, a group of men armed with knives, sticks, and bricks gathered outside his residence and launched a brutal assault.

“Ashok Kumar allegedly hurled a brick that struck Khatri on the head, rendering him unconscious. Despite this, the assailants continued to attack him with bricks and sticks, inflicting further injuries,” a police statement said.

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An FIR for attempted murder was registered, and a thorough investigation was launched. The latest arrests were made during coordinated raids on Monday evening.

During interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed to their involvement in the attack, police added.

(With inputs from PTI)