Violence erupted in Kalyanpuri, East Delhi, claiming the life of a young man in a ferocious knife attack that has left the community on edge. The midday brawl spilled onto the streets, witnessed by horrified onlookers.
The victim, Rajesh Gupta, 40, a small-time vendor, was hacked mercilessly amid shouts and chaos. Emergency services were alerted, but massive blood loss proved fatal en route to medical care.
Kalyanpuri police station swung into action, detaining initial suspects and launching door-to-door inquiries. Motive appears linked to monetary disputes within the local underbelly, sources reveal.
‘Our area is becoming a hotspot for such crimes; we need immediate intervention,’ urged residents in a impromptu gathering. Police have bolstered checkpoints and are verifying alibis of persons of interest.
Expert teams lifted vital evidence including the bloodied weapon and stray footwear from the spot. Digital footprints are being traced via the victim’s phone records.
In the aftermath, counseling sessions are planned for traumatized witnesses, especially children who saw the horror. This slaying serves as a grim reminder of the perils lurking in overlooked neighborhoods, spurring calls for comprehensive urban safety reforms.