Locals protest over the death of a 17-year-old boy due to stabbing on Thursday evening, at Seelampur area, in New Delhi, Friday, April 18, 2025.
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A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi’s Seelampur area on Thursday (April 17, 2025) evening, an official said.

The incident was reported at 7:38 p.m. from J-Block, New Seelampur, he said, adding that the injured boy, identified as Kunal, was rushed to JPC Hospital, where the doctors declared him dead during treatment.

A team from the Seelampur Police Station reached the hospital on being informed.

A crime team was also called to inspect the scene of the incident.

A case has been registered at the Seelampur Police Station and multiple teams have been deployed to identify and nab the accused, police said.

Further investigation is underway, they said.

Protests erupt in Seelampur

Police have beefed up security in northeast Delhi’s Seelampur area, officials said on Friday.

Police sources said the murder was orchestrated by a woman referred to as “Lady Don”, who wanted to avenge her brother’s stabbing.

“She wanted to take revenge for her brother’s stabbing and had formed her own gang. She also recently went to jail in a case,” the sources said.

The murder sparked protests in the area, prompting the police to beef up security.

A senior officer said, “We have stepped up security and removed people from the streets. We are ensuring that law and order is maintained.” On Thursday, a team from the Seelampur police station reached the hospital after receiving information about the boy’s death. A crime team was called to inspect the scene of the stabbing.