25-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed at Birthday Party in Uttarakhand
A 25-year-old was fatally stabbed during a birthday party gathering, police said.
Current Summary
According to a September 23 Hindustan Times report citing Dehradun SSP Pramendra Dobhal, a 25-year-old man, Rajpal, was fatally stabbed by his neighbour and fellow tenant, Jitendra Kumar, in Selakui, Dehradun district. The two, both allegedly under the influence of alcohol, argued on September 21 after Jitendra did not invite Rajpal to his daughter's first birthday party; Rajpal reportedly slapped Jitendra, who stabbed him in the chest and fled. Rajpal was declared dead on arrival at Subharti Hospital. Jitendra was arrested on Tuesday from Mental Hospital Road in Sahaspur, and the knife used in the attack was recovered. A case has been registered against him under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which carries a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment.
What We Know
- A 25-year-old was fatally stabbed during a birthday party.
- Incident occurred in Selakui, Dehradun district.
- Victim identified as Rajpal; accused identified as Jitendra Kumar, both tenants in the same Jamanpur building.
- Dispute arose over Jitendra not inviting Rajpal to his daughter's first birthday party on September 21.
- Jitendra was arrested from Sahaspur and the knife was recovered.
- A case has been registered under Section 103(1) BNS.
What Is Still Unclear
- The location of the incident
- The identities of the victim and the attacker
- Whether an arrest has been made
- The circumstances leading to the stabbing
What Changed
- 23 Sept, 02:01 pmPolice have identified the incident as occurring in Selakui, Dehradun district. The victim was named as Rajpal and the accused as Jitendra Kumar, both tenants in the same building in Jamanpur. SSP Dehradun Pramendra Dobhal said the two were allegedly drinking on September 21 when an argument broke out over Jitendra not inviting Rajpal to his daughter's first birthday party; Rajpal allegedly slapped Jitendra, who then stabbed him in the chest and fled. Rajpal died at Subharti Hospital. Jitendra was arrested on Tuesday from Mental Hospital Road in Sahaspur, and the knife used was recovered. A case has been registered against him under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- 22 Sept, 05:21 pmSignal detected: 25-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed at Birthday Party in Uttarakhand