Delhi teen stabbed to death; locals demand 'Yogi model' justice
What's the story
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Delhi's Seelampur on Thursday night. Police suspect the murder was motivated by an old feud and allegedly involved members of the Muslim community. Authorities have identified two suspects so far, per TOI. The murder has led to huge unrest in the community, which has blocked roads protesting the teen's death.
Community unrest
Residents demand 'Yogi model' justice
Alleging that the attackers belong to the Muslim community, the locals demanded "justice through the Yogi Adityanath model." Residents put up banners outside their houses reading "Hindu exodus" and begging assistance from Adityanath and Rekha Gupta, chief minister of Delhi. The posters carried messages like "Yogi ji, help us" and "This house is for sale."
Official response
Delhi CM promises justice
Delhi CM Gupta has reacted to the incident, saying "no stone will be left unturned" in providing justice to the victim's family. She also confirmed she spoke to the police commissioner about the murder and possible suspects. The boy, now identified as Kunal, was rushed to a hospital after the attack, but the doctors declared him dead during treatment.
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Visuals from Delhi
BREAKING⚡️After Kunal's brutal murder, Hindus have started to migrate from Delhi's Mini-Pakistan, Seelampur.
— Treeni (@TheTreeni) April 18, 2025
Sale-posters have been pasted outside Hindu homes in the area.
Massive protests have also erupted. pic.twitter.com/Kb2HeVdIGQ
Family's statement
Victim's parents claim attackers belong to Muslim community
Speaking to reporters, the victim's mother said, "I was about to sell the house and leave. I never imagined my son would be the one to go." "They took out someone else's grudge on my son. He had gone out to buy milk and never came back." His father claimed his son was stabbed to death by 4-5 boys right in front of him. Per NDTV, two more murders were reported from Delhi on Thursday alone.