In Delhi, a 23-year-old man celebrating his birthday with friends at a restaurant was fatally stabbed in the chest, resulting in his demise. Police have detained six individuals, including the restaurant owner, in connection with the incident.
The man has been identified as Jatin, a resident of Budh Vihar area, according to media reports. He was employed with a private bank.
“It all started due to some misunderstanding with the restaurant workers. A quarrel broke out between the workers and Jatin, who was later stabbed in the chest, and two of his friends, identified as Varad and Prashan, also suffered injuries when they intervened,” said a senior police officer, according to news agency PTI.
Jatin was rushed to BM Hospital where he was declared dead. The hospital reported the matter to the police, officials said.
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Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing By Restaurant Staff
“Soon after getting the call, a police team including ACP Mangolpuri and SHO of Mangolpuri rushed to the spot. Initial investigation suggested an accident. However, further inquiry revealed that it was an incident of quarrel at a hotel,” the officer said. The incident took place at a restaurant located in Vardmaan Mall in Pitampura.
“After he was stabbed, Jatin was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead. A PCR call regarding a quarrel was also received at 3.27 am. An FIR under sections of the Indian Penal Code including that dealing with murder was registered and the task was assigned to Special Staff of the Outer district,” an officer was quoted as saying by PTI.
Police said that looking into the seriousness of the matter, a team was formed immediately. The team procured CCTV camera footage, collected local information and conducted the proper examination of the witnesses, they said.
“Six people have been detained so far. We are investigating the matter further,” the officer said.
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