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15-year-old student stabbed to death in Nangaloi, Delhi over girl‑related dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:17 PM
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A 15‑year‑old schoolboy was fatally stabbed in Delhi's Nangaloi area on Thursday after a dispute involving a girl, police said.
Delhi police reported that a 15‑year‑old student was attacked with a knife while on his way to school in the Nangaloi neighbourhood on Thursday. The victim, identified as Dhruv, a resident of Nangaloi, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
According to investigators, the assault stemmed from a disagreement involving a girl, during which the assailant questioned the victim's friendship with her before delivering the fatal blow.
The case is being treated as a homicide, and police have launched a probe to locate the perpetrator and determine the exact motive behind the lethal confrontation.
Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation and have assured that the matter will be pursued rigorously.
The incident highlights growing concerns over youth violence in urban Delhi, prompting calls for increased safety measures around schools.
According to investigators, the assault stemmed from a disagreement involving a girl, during which the assailant questioned the victim's friendship with her before delivering the fatal blow.
The case is being treated as a homicide, and police have launched a probe to locate the perpetrator and determine the exact motive behind the lethal confrontation.
Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation and have assured that the matter will be pursued rigorously.
The incident highlights growing concerns over youth violence in urban Delhi, prompting calls for increased safety measures around schools.