Archive · 23 Sep 2026
15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed to Death in Delhi's Nai Basti
A 15-year-old boy was killed in Delhi on Tuesday night.
The stabbing happened in an area called Nai Basti.
Police said the attackers ran away after the incident.
The boy’s body was sent for a medical examination.
His brother, Mayank Dhingra, said the boy was stabbed 16 times.
He also said the family gave police names of suspected attackers.
Dhingra reported receiving threats and asked for justice.
Police said the investigation was still continuing.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death Tuesday night in Delhi’s Nai Basti area.
The incident occurred in Gali No. 16 under Anand Parbat police station.
Police said the assailants fled, and the victim’s body was sent for post-mortem examination.
The victim’s brother, Mayank Dhingra, alleged that the boy was stabbed 16 times.
Dhingra said the family identified alleged suspects and reported threats, while police said an investigation was ongoing.
- Who
- A 15-year-old boy was killed; his brother, Mayank Dhingra, spoke about the incident.
- What
- The boy was stabbed to death, with his brother alleging 16 stab wounds.
- When
- Tuesday night, at around 8:30 p.m., according to the victim’s brother.
- Where
- Gali No. 16 in Nai Basti, under Anand Parbat police station in Delhi.
- Why
- The motive was not established; the brother said the boy had no known enmity with anyone.
Victim’s Family
Police Account
Alleged attack and response
Victim’s Family
Mayank Dhingra alleged that his brother was stabbed 16 times, said the family gave police names of the alleged attackers, and claimed no one had been detained.
Police Account
Police said the assailants fled the scene and that an investigation was underway.
Threats after the killing
Victim’s Family
Dhingra said he received threats that he would also be killed and that a recording was provided to police.
Police Account
The article does not report a police response confirming or assessing the alleged threats.
- Victim
- A 15-year-old boy
- Location
- Gali No. 16, Nai Basti, Delhi
- Police jurisdiction
- Anand Parbat police station
- Reported time
- Around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday
- Family allegation
- The boy was stabbed 16 times
- Police action
- Personnel were deployed, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination
- Investigation status
- Further investigation was ongoing