Shopkeeper Stabbed To Death Over Mobile Charging Dispute In East Delhi

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A shopkeeper was stabbed to death and a labourer injured following a violent altercation over charging a mobile phone in east Delhi’s Kalyanpuri area, police said on Tuesday.

Two of the three accused have been arrested, while one remains absconding. The incident took place at an auto repair shop run by Veer Singh in the Trilokpuri area under the Kalyanpuri police station limits.

According to police, three youths approached the shop and asked to charge their mobile phone. When Singh refused, an argument broke out and quickly escalated into violence.

DCP East Delhi Abhishek Dhania said the accused attacked Singh with a knife during the altercation, inflicting multiple stab wounds.

Singh was rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. His body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

Ram Kishan, a labourer present at the shop, was also stabbed when he tried to intervene and stop the attack. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and was later discharged.

Police arrested two accused, identified as Yamin and Yaseen, while efforts are underway to trace the third suspect who fled the scene.

A case of murder and attempted murder has been registered, and CCTV footage from the area is being scanned to track the absconding accused.

Rakesh, the brother of the deceased, said the dispute escalated over a mobile charger. “The police have assured us, but we want justice. A life has been lost. This happened in broad daylight around 10:30 am in Delhi. Crimes are happening every day in Delhi, where is the police?” he said.