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Matchbox Refusal Sparks Fatal Stabbing Outside Delhi Wine Shop
16 Sep
Summary
- A 30-year-old man died after being stabbed over a matchbox.
- Another man was injured in the attack outside a Delhi wine shop.
- Three suspects, including a juvenile, were apprehended by police.
A deadly altercation outside a wine shop in Delhi's Keshav Puram area has resulted in the death of a 30-year-old man and injuries to another. The violent incident reportedly began when the victims could not provide a matchbox to a group of three individuals.
The disagreement quickly escalated from words to a physical assault. The accused allegedly attacked the victims using fists and a knife. One victim, Bhawani, sustained a severe stab wound to his back and was declared dead upon arrival at Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital.
The second victim, Asha Ram, 32, suffered a stab injury to his chest and is currently receiving medical treatment. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder and attempted murder.
Following swift action, police apprehended the primary suspect, 19-year-old Naresh Bahadur, along with accomplices Tarun, 19, and a juvenile. The weapon used in the attack was recovered. Investigations into the fatal stabbing are continuing.
