Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Man Arrested After Fatal 17-Time Stabbing in East Delhi
Police say 22-year-old Vansh Dedha was killed in east Delhi.
They arrested Keshav Kumar in connection with the attack.
Police allege that Keshav and another person chased Dedha near a school.
Dedha was attacked many times with a sharp weapon.
Doctors found 17 stab injuries and declared him dead at a hospital.
Police suspect the attack may have started because Keshav believed Dedha was close to his married sister-in-law.
The exact reason and the involvement of other people are still being investigated.
Dedha’s family said he supported his mother, siblings and their education.
Police arrested Keshav Kumar for allegedly stabbing 22-year-old Vansh Dedha 17 times in Mandawali, east Delhi.
Police said Keshav and an associate allegedly chased Dedha near Gyan Vatika School on Thursday evening.
Investigators suspect Keshav believed Dedha was in a relationship with his married sister-in-law.
Dedha was taken to a private hospital after a PCR call at 7:54 pm, where doctors declared him dead.
The alleged knife, Keshav’s clothes and the motorcycle used in the incident were recovered; a second suspect remains at large.
- Who
- Vansh Dedha, 22, was killed; Keshav Kumar was arrested, and police identified a second alleged assailant.
- What
- Dedha was allegedly chased and stabbed 17 times with a sharp-edged weapon.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday evening; a PCR call was received at 7:54 pm, and the report is dated September 12.
- Where
- Near Gyan Vatika School in Mandawali, east Delhi.
- Why
- Police suspect Keshav held a grudge because he believed Dedha was in a relationship with his married sister-in-law; the exact motive remains under investigation.
- Victim
- Vansh Dedha, 22
- Arrested suspect
- Keshav Kumar, a resident of Karawal Nagar
- Location
- Near Gyan Vatika School, Mandawali, east Delhi
- Injuries
- 17 stab injuries
- Emergency call
- PCR call received at 7:54 pm
- Recovered items
- Alleged knife, Keshav’s clothes and a motorcycle
- Investigation status
- A second alleged assailant has been identified, and efforts to arrest him are underway