Man stabbed in Delhi over old rivalry; two juveniles apprehended

Two juveniles have been apprehended for their alleged involvement in the stabbing of a 30-year-old man over old enmity in  Shalimar Bagh area of northwest Delhi, an official said on Wednesday.

The incident took place in Indira Colony on Tuesday when the victim, identified as Devender, was attacked by a group of people.

“No instance of stone pelting has been reported. The victim is a bad character of Shalimar Bagh police station, and prima facie the incident appears to be a case of old rivalry,” police said.

The victim’s brother told that Devender works as a taxi driver and is currently undergoing treatment at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital.

He said there has been some ongoing dispute between their family and a neighbouring family, which dates back to 2011.

“It all started after we complained to the police about their illegal activities. In retaliation, they attacked our brother Dharmender in 2011,” he said.

According to him, some members of the rival family were later sent to jail and returned after around seven years.

“After coming out, they again started quarrelling with us. On Tuesday, Devender had gone to Shalimar Bagh to provide medicines to our mother when some people attacked and stabbed him,” the brother said.

Devender was rushed to a nearby hospital after the attack. He was later referred to a higher centre due to the seriousness of his injuries, police said.

Police said further investigation into the case is underway.