Delhi stabbing: 26-year-old found with 4 stab wounds near Laxmi Nagar Metro
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
A 26-year-old man was found critically injured with multiple stab wounds near the Mother Dairy Flyover, close to the Laxmi Nagar Metro station in East Delhi's Shakarpur area in the early hours of Sunday, 14 June, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances of the attack. The victim has been identified as Mohit Tiwari, a resident of Ganesh Nagar Complex, Pandav Nagar, Delhi.
How the incident came to light
A PCR call was received at Shakarpur Police Station at approximately 1:45 am regarding an injured person who had been admitted to Malik Radix Hospital in Preet Vihar. The caller, later identified as Ankit Shankar, 30, a resident of Shakarpur, told officers he had spotted an injured man lying on the roadside near the Mother Dairy Flyover and had him rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention.
Victim's condition and injuries
Medical examination revealed four incised wounds on Tiwari's body. Given the severity of his injuries, he was first referred from Malik Radix Hospital to Metro Hospital in Preet Vihar, and subsequently transferred to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital at Delhi Gate for advanced treatment. His condition at the time of writing remained critical, according to reports.
What witnesses saw
An eyewitness at the scene described the situation: 'I had seen it…A man was lying on the road, covered in blood. After that, I saw him being taken away. There were injuries on his face as well…' The account suggests Tiwari had been lying on the roadside for some time before help arrived.
Investigation underway
Police teams have inspected the site of the attack and are scanning CCTV footage from the surrounding area for leads. Authorities have not yet established a motive for the assault, nor confirmed whether the victim was targeted by known assailants. No arrests have been reported so far. The probe is ongoing, with investigators working to identify and trace those responsible for the stabbing.