Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Vendor strangled after altercation near AIIMS Metro station
A 49-year-old street vendor named Manoj Singh was killed near the AIIMS Metro station in Delhi.
A man named Lokesh, who was drunk, bumped into Manoj and started a fight.
Lokesh then strangled Manoj with a belt.
People nearby caught Lokesh and gave him to the police.
Manoj was taken to the hospital but did not survive.
The police are still investigating what happened.
A 49-year-old street vendor, Manoj Singh, was strangled to death near the AIIMS Metro station in South Delhi.
The accused, Lokesh (40), was arrested by bystanders and handed over to the police.
The incident occurred on the night of July 23 after a minor verbal altercation escalated into a physical fight.
Manoj Singh was taken to Safdarjung Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
A case of murder has been registered at Hauz Khas police station, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Manoj Singh (49), a street vendor, and Lokesh (40), the accused.
- What
- Manoj Singh was allegedly strangled to death with a belt after a minor altercation.
- When
- The incident took place on the night of July 23.
- Where
- Near Gate No. 3 of the AIIMS Metro station on Aurobindo Marg, South Delhi.
- Why
- The altercation escalated into a physical fight after a minor verbal dispute.
Victim's Family
Police
Cause of the altercation
Victim's Family
The intoxicated man deliberately bumped into the victim and started a fight.
Police
The incident stemmed from a minor verbal altercation at a nearby bus stand.
- Victim's Name
- Manoj Singh
- Victim's Age
- 49
- Victim's Occupation
- Street vendor
- Victim's Hometown
- Mai village in Bihar's Nawada
- Accused's Name
- Lokesh
- Accused's Age
- 40
- Accused's Residence
- Taimur Nagar
- Incident Location
- Near Gate No. 3 of AIIMS Metro station, Aurobindo Marg, South Delhi
- Incident Date
- July 23
- Hospital
- Safdarjung Hospital
