Delhi: Man Stabbed 17 Times Near School Over Suspected Affair With Accused’s Sister
A 22-year-old man died after being stabbed 17 times during an altercation near a school in east Delhi's Mandawali area on Thursday evening. Police suspect the attack was driven by personal enmity, as the primary accused allegedly believed the victim was in a relationship with his sister.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly stabbed 17 times and killed following an altercation with two men near a school in east Delhi's Mandawali area on Thursday evening. Police suspect the attack was linked to allegations that the victim was involved in a romantic relationship with the sister of one of the accused, according to a report.
Altercation Turns Violent
According to police, the victim was confronted by two men near a school in Mandawali. An argument reportedly broke out between them before the situation turned violent. The 22-year-old was allegedly stabbed multiple times during the attack. He sustained 17 stab injuries and later died, police said. Delhi: Woman Stabbed to Death by Husband, Man Attempts Suicide.
Man Stabbed in Mandawali
#WATCH | Delhi | A man was stabbed to death in the Mandawali police station area of East Delhi last night. The Police are currently investigating the case to find the motive behind the murder. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/JEbGWsBEtw
— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2026
VIDEO | Delhi: A case of a young man being stabbed to death has been reported from the Mandawali police station area. The deceased has been identified as Vash Dedha. According to reports, following the stabbing, he was rushed to Max Hospital in critical condition, where doctors… pic.twitter.com/2UEB2llJQu
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 11, 2026
Suspected Affair Being Probed as Motive
Initial police investigations suggest that the accused suspected the victim of having an affair with the sister of one of them. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged relationship and the altercation to establish the sequence of events that led to the fatal attack. Delhi: Class 9 Student Dies After Stabbing Over Friendship With Female Schoolmate.
Manhunt Launched for Suspects
The accused fled after the incident, and police have launched a search operation to trace and arrest them. Investigators are gathering evidence and speaking to people in the area as part of the ongoing probe. Further details are awaited as police continue their investigation into the murder.
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