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Drunk Altercation Ends in Fatal Stabbing
24 Mar
Summary
- Eighteen-year-old stabbed a 32-year-old scrap dealer to death.
- The fatal incident occurred after a drunken altercation on the road.
- CCTV footage and local inputs aided the arrest of the Delhi resident.
A fatal stabbing in Ghaziabad's Vijay Nagar area has resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old youth from Delhi. The incident, which occurred on March 16, stemmed from a drunken altercation between the accused, Piyush, and the victim, 32-year-old scrap dealer Monu.
According to police, Piyush was visiting his maternal grandparents in Vijay Nagar when he accidentally collided with Monu while under the influence of alcohol. An argument ensued, escalating to Piyush allegedly stabbing Monu multiple times. The victim was taken to a local hospital and subsequently referred to GTB Hospital in Delhi, where he succumbed to his injuries on March 18.
Investigators identified and arrested Piyush with the assistance of CCTV footage and community information. He was apprehended near a mobile tower, reportedly awaiting an escape opportunity. Following a complaint by the victim's father, a case has been filed under Section 105 of the BNS, which pertains to culpable homicide.
