35-yr-old man stabbed to death during robbery bid in Bawana

A 35-year-old man was stabbed to death during a suspected robbery attempt in the outer north Delhi’s Bawana area, an official said on Monday.

The incident took place late on Sunday night when the victim, identified as Mustafa, a resident of JJ Colony in Bawana, was returning home from work along with his colleague, Noor Alam, he said.

“Information regarding Mustafa’s admission to Maharishi Valmiki Hospital with a stab injury was received at the Bawana police station on Sunday night. The police reached the hospital, but they were informed that the injured had been referred to Dr BSA Hospital owing to his serious condition,” a senior police officer said.

Mustafa died during treatment and the cause of death was noted as a stab wound. His body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

During initial inquiry, Noor informed the police that the duo had finished work at Sector 3, Bawana, and were walking home when they were intercepted by five unidentified men near N-18 in the DSIIDC Bawana area.

“The assailants attempted to rob them. When Mustafa resisted, one of the suspects stabbed him. Noor, with the help of local residents, managed to take him to the hospital,” the officer said.

Initially believed to be a targeted attack, the police now suspect robbery as the motive. No belongings were taken, but Mustafa’s resistance during the attempted robbery may have triggered the fatal assault, officials said.

A case under relevant sections of the BNS has been registered at the Bawana police station and teams have been formed to identify and apprehend the accused.

CCTV footage is being scrutinised to trace the accused. Further investigation is underway.