Class X student stabbed to death on way to school
Knife stuck in teenager’s skull; probe on to identify accused
A Class 10 student was allegedly stabbed to death by some unidentified persons in outer Delhi’s Mangolpuri on Monday morning, the police said.
The boy sustained grievous injuries after being stabbed in the head, a senior police officer said, adding that the knife was stuck in the teenager’s skull.
The incident took place early in the morning when the child was on his way to the school, the police said.
The police said they received a PCR call regarding the incident. After getting information, a police team rushed to the spot.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, the officer said.
“Preliminary inquiry suggests that the victim was a Class 10 student. He was on his way to appear for an exam. The exact sequence of events leading to the stabbing is being ascertained,” the officer said.
A crime team and forensic experts were called to examine the scene. CCTV footage from the surrounding areas is being scanned to identify the accused and establish the motive behind the crime, the police said.
A murder case had been registered and teams had been formed to trace the accused, they said.
The police said they were also questioning local residents and the victim’s acquaintances to find out whether the attack was the result of personal enmity or any other dispute. Further probe is underway.
