Delhi Gripped by Violent Crimes: Elderly Woman and Two Others Attacked

The body of an elderly woman was found in Najafgarh, Delhi, sparking a murder investigation. Simultaneously, an 18-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Dwarka, and a youth attacked his father in Khyala, adding to the capital's recent spate of violent incidents.

Delhi Gripped by Violent Crimes: Elderly Woman and Two Others Attacked
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The body of an elderly woman was discovered in Delhi's Najafgarh area, police reported on Saturday. Initial investigations suggest it is a case of murder. The woman's blood-soaked body was found on Friday evening, and an autopsy has been ordered.

Authorities disclosed that the victim’s family members are currently being questioned. In a separate incident in Delhi’s Dwarka, an 18-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on August 14. The suspect, a minor under police custody, has been detained, according to officials.

On Wednesday, police arrested the suspect and recovered a kitchen knife believed to be the weapon. The altercation reportedly stemmed from an old grudge. Additionally, another violent incident took place in the Khyala area where a young man allegedly stabbed his father during an argument on the night of August 12-13. The father, identified as Raj Kumar Rattan (54), is in stable condition at a local hospital.

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