Youth Fatally Stabbed While Protecting Sister From 2 Drunk Men, 1 Accused Held

UP's law and order situation got worse after a 22-year-old youth was fatally stabbed as he tried to protect his 20-year-old sister from two drunk men in Noida on January 8.

Police said that about 8:40 pm that day, the youth and his sister, both of whom worked at a sports factory in Sector 8, were returning home after work. Two drunk men were loitering about at that time. One of them stumbled against the leader which resulted in an argument.

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An investigation showed that the woman slapped the accused while arguing. Angry at this, they tried to stab her but her brother saved her. They then stabbed him multiple times and left him in critical condition.

Police reached the spot but the accused had fled. They took the victim to the district hospital.

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¡°The victim was later referred to Safdarjung hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. He had suffered critical injuries in the main artery which caused blood loss, leading to his death,¡± said Sector 20 police station SHO RK Singh as per a HT report.

The police followed up and caught one of the suspects. His name is Sarvesh Kumar and he is a 24-year-old sanitation worker, according to the SHO. Police are on the hunt for the other accused Shani. A case of murder under IPC Section 302 has been registered against both the suspects.