Delhi Shocker: Man Stabs 10-Year-Old Son to Death Following Dispute Over Playing in Rain in Sagarpur Area, Arrested

New Delhi, Jun 29: A 10-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death by his father on Sunday afternoon following a dispute over playing in the rain in Sagarpur area of southwest Delhi, police said. The accused, a daily-wage labourer (40), has been arrested and a case of murder has been registered, they said. A PCR call was received from Dada Dev Hospital around 1:30 pm regarding the admission of a child, who had allegedly been stabbed by his father, police said.

The boy was declared brought dead by doctors, they said. The boy was living with his father and three siblings in a one-room rented accommodation in Mohan Block in Sagarpur, said police in a statement. "His mother had passed away a few years ago and the children were being looked after solely by the father," read the statement. The preliminary investigation revealed that the incident occurred when the boy insisted on going out to play in the rain, police said. Delhi Shocker: Partially Burnt Body of 20-Year-Old Man Found Near Narela Bhawana Flyover, Probe Initiated.

"His father objected, but the child did not comply. In fit of rage, the man picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed the boy in the chest," the statement said.

The accused rushed his son to the hospital after the attack, but the child had already succumbed to his injuries. The doctors informed police about the incident following which an investigation was launched. The weapon of offence, a kitchen knife, has been recovered from the house and the man was taken into custody, police said.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the full sequence of events and circumstances leading up to the crime, they said. The cops are also speaking to the neighbours and family members to understand the background.

The victim's sister demanded strict action against her father. She said that her father used to thrash everyone after consuming liquor. Delhi Shocker: Unidentified Men Attack Senior Doctor of GTB Hospital, Break Liquor Bottle on His Head, Raising Security Concerns.

"Today my brother went outside to play in the rain, but my father objected and ran behind him with a knife. He stabbed him in the chest. I want strict action against my father," she said. The victim's brother said that he even tried to save him from their father. "My father was drunk and he was not listening to our pleas. He suddenly stabbed my brother due to which he died. We want action against him," he added.

Police said that they are also checking the CCTV footage of the entire incident and will record the statement of others.

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