Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Six Injured in Knife Attacks on Delhi Passersby
A group of men allegedly attacked people with knives in a part of New Delhi.
The attacks happened on Friday evening in three lanes of Mangolpuri.
At least six people were hurt.
They were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Two injured people were later sent to another hospital.
Police are checking security-camera recordings.
They want to find and arrest the people responsible.
Police think an old disagreement may have caused the attacks.
Local residents said some people may also have been robbed.
At least six people were injured in knife attacks in Mangolpuri, New Delhi, on Friday evening.
The attacks were reported across three lanes in Mangolpuri’s L Block.
The injured were taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, with two later referred to Safdarjung Hospital.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the alleged attackers.
Police said old enmity may have triggered the attack, while some suspects are believed to be juveniles; locals also alleged robberies occurred.
- Who
- At least six passersby were injured; police said a group of men allegedly carried out the attacks, with some suspects believed to be juveniles.
- What
- Passersby were allegedly attacked with knives, and locals alleged that some people were robbed.
- When
- Friday evening.
- Where
- Three lanes in L Block of Mangolpuri, New Delhi.
- Why
- A preliminary police probe suggested that old enmity might have triggered the attack.
- Injured
- At least six people
- Location
- Mangolpuri’s L Block, New Delhi
- Time
- Friday evening
- Hospitals
- Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital; two patients were referred to Safdarjung Hospital
- Police action
- Scanning CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the alleged attackers
- Possible motive
- Old enmity, according to a preliminary police probe
- Additional allegation
- Locals alleged that the attackers robbed people