<p>Taking on an extortionist had proved fatal for a 21-year-old youth in west Delhi’s Ranhola on Holi, police said on Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Mohit had succumbed to his injuries while his friend Rahul suffered serious stab wounds.<br />Suspect Rakesh Bijliwala, an ex-employee of a BSES contractor, has been arrested for the murder. His accomplices continue to be on the run.<br /><br />Bijliwala was learnt to have been employed by a BSES contractor for three years till he was fired from the job three months ago. <br /><br />The contractor was in charge of supplying electricity in the weekly markets in and around Uttam Nagar.<br /><br />“During that period, he indulged in collecting protection money from unauthorised weekly market vendors and battery-operated lamps providers in those markets,” police said in a release.<br /><br />The accused continued extorting from the vendors even after being kicked out of the job. However, Bijliwala faced resistance from Rahul who provided battery-operated lamps in the weekly markets.<br /><br />The extortionist met Rahul while he was celebrating Holi with Mohit and Shiv around 1 pm. When Bijliwala demanded money, Rahul refused which led to a heated exchange between them. <br /><br />Bijliwala left the spot but returned later with half a dozen friends armed with knives. They repeatedly stabbed Rahul and Mohit. Shiv managed to escape the assault.<br /><br />Mohit died on the spot of injuries on the neck while Rahul has been admitted to a hospital.</p>
<p>Taking on an extortionist had proved fatal for a 21-year-old youth in west Delhi’s Ranhola on Holi, police said on Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Mohit had succumbed to his injuries while his friend Rahul suffered serious stab wounds.<br />Suspect Rakesh Bijliwala, an ex-employee of a BSES contractor, has been arrested for the murder. His accomplices continue to be on the run.<br /><br />Bijliwala was learnt to have been employed by a BSES contractor for three years till he was fired from the job three months ago. <br /><br />The contractor was in charge of supplying electricity in the weekly markets in and around Uttam Nagar.<br /><br />“During that period, he indulged in collecting protection money from unauthorised weekly market vendors and battery-operated lamps providers in those markets,” police said in a release.<br /><br />The accused continued extorting from the vendors even after being kicked out of the job. However, Bijliwala faced resistance from Rahul who provided battery-operated lamps in the weekly markets.<br /><br />The extortionist met Rahul while he was celebrating Holi with Mohit and Shiv around 1 pm. When Bijliwala demanded money, Rahul refused which led to a heated exchange between them. <br /><br />Bijliwala left the spot but returned later with half a dozen friends armed with knives. They repeatedly stabbed Rahul and Mohit. Shiv managed to escape the assault.<br /><br />Mohit died on the spot of injuries on the neck while Rahul has been admitted to a hospital.</p>
