Archive · 26 Aug 2026
19-year-old E-Rickshaw Driver Killed in Paharganj; Uncle Arrested
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.
A 19-year-old e-rickshaw driver was allegedly stabbed to death in Paharganj, central Delhi.
Police said his maternal uncle Ravi allegedly attacked him over a dispute concerning a jhuggi.
The victim suffered injuries to his right thigh and arm from scissors and a small sword.
He died during treatment at Lady Hardinge Medical College, police said.
Ravi was arrested within two hours, and the alleged weapons were recovered.
- Who
- A 19-year-old e-rickshaw driver was killed; police arrested his maternal uncle, Ravi, aged 39.
- What
- The young man was allegedly stabbed with scissors and a small sword and later died from his injuries.
- When
- The attack occurred on Tuesday; police received a PCR call at around 8:05 p.m., and the report was dated August 26.
- Where
- The alleged attack took place at Aram Bagh Jhuggi in Paharganj, central Delhi; the victim died at Lady Hardinge Medical College.
- Why
- Police said the alleged attack followed a dispute between the families over the jhuggi.
- 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