A property dispute in Delhi turned deadly after a 51-year-old man died and his nephew was critically injured in a violent altercation.
Key Points
- A 51-year-old man died in Delhi following a violent altercation related to a property dispute.
- The deceased, Rajesh, allegedly attacked his nephew Deepak with a knife during the dispute.
- Deepak is in critical condition at LNJP Hospital after being seriously injured in the clash.
- Police are investigating the incident, including how the deceased procured the knife and examining CCTV footage.
- The violent altercation in Delhi's Subhash Place area stemmed from a property dispute between family members.
A 51-year-old man died while his nephew was seriously injured following a violent altercation allegedly linked to a property dispute in northwest Delhi's Subhash Place area on Wednesday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Rajesh, while his nephew Deepak, 33, has been admitted to LNJP Hospital in critical condition, they said.
Police said information regarding a stabbing incident was received at around 2 pm, following which a team rushed to the spot.
Property Dispute Leads To Stabbing
Rajesh was found unconscious in a lane near Deepak's house and was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead, sources in the police said.
According to a preliminary inquiry, Rajesh, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, had earlier visited Deepak's house and had a quarrel with family members before leaving. A few minutes later, he allegedly returned with a knife and attacked Deepak while he was washing clothes.
Investigation Underway
When Deepak's sisters and mother intervened, Rajesh allegedly tried to attack them as well, injuring one of the sisters on her hand.
During the scuffle, Rajesh allegedly fell from a staircase, police said, adding that the exact cause of his death would be ascertained after postmortem examination.
Deepak was initially taken to a nearby hospital and later referred to LNJP Hospital due to the severity of his injuries, they said.
Crime and forensic teams inspected the spot and collected evidence, while CCTV footage from the area is being examined as part of the investigation.
Police said preliminary inquiry suggests that the incident may have stemmed from a property dispute. They are also probing how Rajesh procured the knife.
