A man was allegedly stabbed to death in east Delhi's New Ashok Nagar area early Sunday, police sources said.

The incident took place near a Durga temple in front of a local MLA's office, they said.

According to preliminary information, a security guard at a nearby housing society told police that he saw two men attacking the victim with a knife at around 5 am.

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The guard tried to intervene and drive the attackers away, but they allegedly assaulted him and also attempted to attack him. The guard subsequently informed the police about the incident.
Police reached the spot and found the victim injured. He was subsequently declared dead.

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Efforts are underway to identify the victim and the accused.

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