Gym owner in Bhajanpura area of North East Delhi stabbed 21 times on face, dies
New Delhi, July 11
A 28-year-old gym owner in Bhajanpura area of North East Delhi was brutally stabbed by a group of men, the police said on Thursday.
The deceased was identified as Sumit Chaudhary alias Prem. He is survived by his wife and a three-year-old son.
Chaudhary also ran a tour and travel business and was attacked outside his house in Gamri Extension late Wednesday night.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, North-East District, Joy Tirkey said, “Chaudhary was sitting outside his house when he got into a spat with three-four men. The men attacked him with a knife and stabbed him multiple times on the face, neck, chest, and abdomen.” Chaudhary sustained more than 21 stab wounds on his face alone.
He was rushed to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. He had previously been convicted in a case of attempt to murder and was out on bail, according to the DCP.
Police are reviewing CCTV footages to identify the assailants.
