New Delhi: A minor dispute between neighbours turned deadly in Northwest Delhi’s Shakurpur area on Saturday night, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and two others seriously injured.
The incident took place in Sanjay Park, Shakurpur, under the jurisdiction of Subhash Place police station. According to police, a PCR call was received around 9:10 pm on April 4, 2026, reporting a violent clash between two neighbouring families.
Police teams rushed to the spot and found that a verbal argument over a trivial issue had escalated into a brutal physical confrontation. During the clash, both sides allegedly used sticks, iron rods and sharp weapons.
The victim, identified as Rajkumar (50), was specifically targeted during the attack. He was stabbed multiple times and critically injured. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Rajkumar, a local grocery shop owner, was reportedly the sole breadwinner of his family. His death has left the family devastated.
Two other individuals also sustained serious injuries in the incident and are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Following the incident, crime team and forensic science laboratory (FSL) teams were called to the spot. Police have collected blood samples, weapons and other crucial evidence from the crime scene. CCTV footage from nearby areas is also being examined to reconstruct the sequence of events.
Police have arrested one आरोपी in connection with the case, while two other suspects have been identified and efforts are underway to apprehend them. Some of the accused are also reported to be injured and admitted to hospital; they will be questioned once their condition stabilises.
An FIR has been registered at Subhash Place police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and further investigation is in progress.
Police officials said that prima facie the incident appears to be the result of old enmity and ongoing tensions between the two families, though all angles are being thoroughly investigated.
The incident highlights how a seemingly minor dispute escalated into a fatal act of violence, claiming the life of a man who was the sole earning member of his household.
