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Delhi Court Sends 'Lady Don' Zikra Khan to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Teen's Murder Case

The stabbing of 17-year-old Kunal in Seelampur is linked to gang-related revenge, with police continuing their investigation after multiple arrests.

Overview

  • Kunal, a 17-year-old boy, was fatally stabbed in Seelampur on April 17 in what police describe as a revenge attack tied to prior gang disputes.
  • Zikra Khan, known as 'Lady Don,' has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody, while co-accused Sahil Ahmed is in two-day police custody.
  • Delhi Police have arrested nine individuals, including two juveniles, and are working to recover the murder weapon and identify any additional accomplices.
  • The attack is believed to be retaliation for a November 2024 assault on Zikra's cousin, Sahil Ahmed, allegedly involving Kunal's associates.
  • The incident has heightened tensions in Seelampur, prompting community protests, increased security measures, and political scrutiny of Delhi’s law-and-order situation.