New Delhi, Apr 18: Police have beefed up security in northeast Delhi’s Seelampur area following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy, officials said on Friday.
The alleged incident was reported at 7:38 pm on Thursday from the J Block locality in New Seelampur, they said.
Kunal was taken to JPC Hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Police sources said the murder was orchestrated by a woman referred to as “Lady Don”, who wanted to avenge her brother’s stabbing.
“She wanted to take revenge for her brother’s stabbing and had formed her own gang. She also recently went to jail in a case,” the sources said.
The murder sparked protests in the area, prompting the police to beef up security.
A senior officer said, “We have stepped up security and removed people from the streets. We are ensuring that law and order is maintained.”
On Thursday, a team from the Seelampur police station reached the hospital after receiving information about the boy’s death. A crime team was called to inspect the scene of the stabbing.
A case has been registered at Seelampur police station and multiple teams have been deployed to identify and nab the accused, the police said.
AAP, BJP trade barbs over law and order situation in city
The fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in northeast Delhi’s Seelampur has triggered a war of words between the ruling BJP and opposition AAP on Friday, with both sides blaming each other over the “deteriorating” law and order situation in the city.
Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly and senior AAP leader Atishi accused the BJP-led Central government and Delhi Police of failing to ensure the safety of citizens.
“The murder of a 17-year-old youth in Seelampur is another example of the deteriorating law and order situation in Delhi,” Atishi posted on X.
“What is Delhi Police doing? What is Home Minister Amit Shah doing? What is the double engine government doing?” she asked, referring to the BJP governments at the Centre which controls Delhi Police.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the family of the youth will get justice.
“I have talked to the Commissioner of Police. The police is making all efforts and I hope the accused will be arrested soon. It will be ensured that the family of the youth, gets justice,” she said.
Countering the opposition charge, BJP MP from North East Delhi, Manoj Tiwari, condemned the killing and said the matter was being taken seriously by law enforcers and assured people that swift action will be taken.
“The murder of a 17-year-old Dalit youth named Kunal in Seelampur is extremely worrying. The anger among the people of the area is quite natural,” Tiwari said in a post on X.
“I have been in touch with senior police officers from the district since last night. Most of the criminals have been identified and a thorough investigation is underway,” he added.
While assuring the public that the accused will be arrested and given strict punishment, Tiwari also appealed for calm.
“Efforts should be made to ensure that police action is not hindered,” he said. (PTI)
