Property dispute turns fatal as uncle stabs nephew, falls to death in Delhi's Shakurpur

As a result of a property dispute in north Delhi's Shakurpur area turned fatal, a man was killed and his nephew was left injured, police officials said to PTI on Thursday.

The police informed that a stabbing incident was reported on Wednesday at Subhash Place Police Station from JJ Colony within the area.

A police team which responded to the call found 34-year-old Deepak injured and his 53-year-old uncle, Rajesh, unconscious.

Primary investigation disclosed that the two persons had got into a fight over a family property, a police officer said.

According to the statements of the family members, Rajesh allegedly attacked Deepak with a knife in the stomach and then suffered a fatal fall from the stairs, he said.

Both were rushed to Bhagwan Mahabir Hospital, where Rajesh was declared brought dead.

Deepak is undergoing treatment for the stabbing wound.

The knife allegedly used in the incident was taken into possession, the officer said, adding the matter is being investigated.

(with PTI inputs)