Delhi Police arrests man for killing teenager over petty issue

New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The Delhi Police has arrested a man who allegedly stabbed a teenager to death over a petty issue here, officials said on Monday.

"We got an information regarding a murder near the Gokulpuri flyover on July 20. Police reached the spot and found an 18-year-old boy dead with a stab injury on his chest. The deceased was identified as Dilshan, who was a carpenter by profession," Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said.

The officer further said that four different teams were formed to nab the accused.

"Our team arrested a 22-year-old man, identified as Deepak, who has a criminal record and was out on bail a few days ago. He told police that Dilshan collided with him when both were crossing the road, and a verbal spat ensued between both of them," said the DCP.

According to the police, in a fit of rage, Deepak took out a knife and stabbed Dilshan on his chest and fled from the spot.

We have recovered the weapon used in the murder and further investigation is underway, DCP Tirkey said. PTI BM MNK MNK