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Stabbing Victim Dies, Murder Charge Added
7 Jul
Summary
- Stabbing victim died during treatment nearly two weeks after the attack.
- Accused arrested on attempt to murder charge now faces murder.
- CCTV footage captured the stabbing incident in Tanzim Nagar.
A stabbing incident that occurred on June 25 in Khajrana has resulted in the death of the victim, Shanu alias Shehnawaz Thekedar. He passed away during treatment at a private hospital nearly two weeks after sustaining multiple stab wounds.
The primary suspect, Arif Barkati, who was initially apprehended on June 26 and charged with attempted murder, will now face a murder charge. This escalation follows the victim's demise.
Investigators confirmed that the altercation stemmed from an argument between Shanu and Barkati in Tanzim Nagar. The situation intensified when Barkati allegedly retrieved a knife and inflicted serious abdominal injuries upon Shanu.
Crucial evidence in the case includes CCTV footage from the locality, which recorded the assault. Further legal proceedings are anticipated after the murder charge is officially added, pending the postmortem examination report and other collected evidence.
