Delivery executive stabbed to death, 2 neighbours nabbed

A 24-year-old delivery executive was allegedly stabbed to death by his neighbours in a late-night brawl over money in the Chander Vihar of outer Delhi, the police said on Saturday.

The victim, identified as Ashish Verma, was attacked with a knife around 12:20 am. He was rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital by his family members, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

In her statement to the police, the victim’s mother alleged that two of their neighbours - Bhajan Lal (32) and Rakesh (30), both residents of Deepak Vihar in Nilothi Extension - were responsible for the attack.

“Ashish had an argument with the accused over a financial matter, which escalated into a physical fight. During the scuffle, the accused allegedly stabbed him,” a police officer said.

A preliminary medical examination revealed a deep stab wound on the left side of the victim’s chest. Bhajan Lal and Rakesh have been apprehended and booked under appropriate sections, the officer added.

Ashish, who lived in Bhudella village in Vikas Puri, worked as a delivery executive.