Uncle stabs nephew, dies from stair fall in fight over property in Delhi's Shakurpur

A property dispute in north Delhi's Shakurpur area turned fatal, leaving a 53-year-old man dead and his 34-year-old nephew injured in a stabbing incident on Wednesday.

A property dispute in north Delhi's Shakurpur area turned fatal, leaving an uncle dead and his nephew injured, police said on Thursday.

A stabbing incident was reported on Wednesday at Subhash Place Police Station from the area's JJ Colony, they said.

A police team which responded to the call found 34-year-old Deepak injured and his 53-year-old uncle, Rajesh, unconscious at the spot.

Both were rushed to Bhagwan Mahabir Hospital, where Rajesh was declared brought dead.

Preliminary enquiry revealed that the two had got into a fight over a family property, a police officer said.

According to the family members, Rajesh allegedly attacked Deepak with a knife in the stomach and then suffered a fatal fall from the stairs, he said.

Deepak is undergoing treatment for the stabbing wound.

The knife allegedly used in the incident was taken into possession, the officer said, adding the matter is being investigated.