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19-year-old E-Rickshaw Driver Killed in Paharganj; Uncle Arrested

19-year-old E-Rickshaw Driver Killed in Paharganj; Uncle Arrested
19-year-old man stabbed to death in central Delhi’s Paharganj, maternal uncle arrested · theprint.in

A 19-year-old man who drove an e-rickshaw was badly hurt in Paharganj.

Police said his maternal uncle, Ravi, attacked him after a disagreement about a home in a jhuggi.

The attack allegedly happened on Tuesday.

Police said Ravi was drunk at the time.

The man was injured in his leg and arm.

He was taken to Lady Hardinge Medical College for treatment.

He later died there.

Police arrested Ravi within two hours and said they found the suspected weapons.

Key facts

Victim
A 19-year-old e-rickshaw driver and resident of Aram Bagh Jhuggi
Accused
Ravi, 39, the victim’s maternal uncle
Reported location
Aram Bagh Jhuggi, Paharganj, central Delhi
Injuries
The victim suffered injuries to his right thigh and arm
Medical treatment
He was taken to Lady Hardinge Medical College, where he died during treatment
Arrest
Ravi was arrested within two hours of the alleged crime
Legal action
A case was registered under Section 103(1), murder, of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Evidence recovered
Police said they recovered the scissors and small sword allegedly used in the attack

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