Delhi: An 18-year-old scrap shop worker was allegedly stabbed to death in Delhi’s Govindpuri areas by his neighbours for objecting over an unflushed common toilet. The fight broke out between the siblings and a family living on the first floor of a building in lane number 6 on Friday night, reported news agency PTI.
“Both parties were tenants on the first floor of the building and had a common toilet. The quarrel started when Bhikam's (the accused) youngest son used the common toilet and didn't flush,” police said in a statement.
The deceased Sudheer reportedly objected to the common toilet not being flushed properly, which led to a fight between the accused's family and the deceased and his siblings.
According to police, Bhikam Singh, his wife Meena, and their three sons Sanjay, 20, Rahul, 18, and a minor boy attacked the three youths. Using a kitchen knife, they stabbed Sudheer on his chest, face and scalp, which later proved fatal. His brother, Prem, 22, is undergoing treatment and his friend, Sagar, was discharged.
The incident came to light when the accused's family informed the police that they were under attack by the three youths.
“Bhikam's family called the police and told them that their mother was attacked,” a neighbour told PTI. He also claimed that the deceased was attacked with rods and knives.
“I am here at AIIMS. Today, in a stabbing incident, one person died, while another person is critical. This is the same area where an on-duty constable was shot. I want to ask what is Centre doing,” said Delhi chief minister Atishi.
The deceased scrap worker has been identified as a native of Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri. He shifted to his current residence 45 days ago for a rent of Rs 3,000 and shared the house with his brother, an e-rickshaw driver.