NEW DELHI: A youth was stabbed multiple times inside a government school in the Trilokpuri area allegedly over a quarrel with the accused’s brother, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place on September 13, when Rohit (23) was sitting with his two friends inside the school. Four people scaled the boundary wall, hurled abuses and attacked them, police said.
While Rohit’s friends managed to flee, he was cornered and stabbed repeatedly.
He was later rushed to LBS Hospital and later referred to AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he is undergoing treatment, a senior police officer said.
A case was registered at Mayur Vihar police station, and a special team was formed to identify and trace the culprits.
Based on eyewitness accounts and local intelligence, the attackers were identified as Rajeev, alias Khushi (19); Vijay, alias Brahman (27); Akash, alias Taliban (27); and Aniket, alias Shooter, all residents of Trilokpuri, the officer said.
Rajeev, Vijay and Akash were arrested, but the fourth accused, Aniket, is absconding.
“During interrogation, Rajeev confessed to stabbing the victim to avenge a quarrel between his brother, Nihal and Rohit a day earlier,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Abhishek Dhania said.