Delhi: Youth Dies After Brutal Beating Over Suspected Cable Theft, 2 Truck Drivers Held

Delhi Police have arrested two truck drivers in connection with the death of an 18-year-old youth who succumbed to injuries nearly two weeks after being allegedly assaulted over suspected cable theft in northwest Delhi's Bhalswa Dairy area.

The deceased has been identified as Ram Kumar, a resident of Kalandar Colony in Bhalswa Dairy. According to law enforcement officials, the initial incident occurred on the evening of August 29 around 7:00 PM, when truck drivers allegedly caught Kumar and four others attempting to steal cables and other articles from parked trucks. The drivers subsequently subjected him to a physical beating on suspicion of theft. Delhi Shocker: 40-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death With Sticks in Mayur Vihar.

Following the incident, the victim’s brother contacted the Police Control Room (PCR) on August 30, acknowledging the alleged theft attempt and the subsequent assault. However, the family initially declined to press formal charges or pursue legal action at that time.

Kumar was taken to Burari Hospital on August 30 for a medical evaluation. Examining doctors noted visible injuries, including bruises and lacerations on his hands, a black eye, and leg bruising. However, as medical staff found no acute internal injuries, active bleeding, or loss of consciousness, he was treated as an outpatient and discharged.

Days later, on September 9, Kumar's condition deteriorated, and he returned to Burari Hospital complaining of severe breathlessness. Doctors referred him to BJRM Hospital, from where he was subsequently transferred to Rajan Babu TB Hospital. He passed away during the night between September 9 and September 10. Delhi Techie Beaten to Death After Dispute With Wife, 4 of Her Relatives Arrested.

Following a PCR call received early on September 10 reporting the death, the Delhi Police registered First Information Report (FIR) No. 560/26 at the Bhalswa Dairy police station. The case has been filed under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Police teams swiftly launched an investigation and apprehended two truck drivers involved in the assault, identified as Muntiyaz and Naeem. An autopsy was performed on September 12 to establish the exact cause of death, while additional police teams have been deployed to locate and arrest the remaining suspects.

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