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Rs 20 Loan Sparks Fatal Stabbing in Ghaziabad
20 Aug
Summary
- A 22-year-old rag picker was fatally stabbed over a Rs 20 loan dispute.
- The accused friend was arrested after an alleged exchange of fire with police.
- The incident occurred outside the victim's home in Shalimar Garden, Ghaziabad.
A shocking incident in Ghaziabad saw a 22-year-old rag picker, Mushtaq Ali, allegedly stabbed to death by his friend, Sameer, over a mere Rs 20 loan. The fatal altercation occurred outside Ali's residence in Shalimar Garden on Wednesday afternoon. According to Mushtaq's family, the dispute began when Sameer demanded the loan repayment to buy alcohol.
An argument ensued, which allegedly led Sameer to stab Mushtaq multiple times before fleeing. Mushtaq was rushed to GTB Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. In a dramatic turn of events, police apprehended Sameer early Thursday after a reported exchange of gunfire. Sameer was shot in the leg during the pursuit and is in stable condition.
