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Delhi Ice Cream Seller Arrested After Slitting Friend’s Throat in Jealousy

Police probe the confessed jealousy-driven assault following the suspect’s arrest in a tailored trap.

Police said the accused was studying B Com through open university and supported himself by selling ice cream.
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Overview

  • Akshat Sharma, a 20-year-old B Com student and ice cream seller from Pandav Nagar, allegedly ambushed 21-year-old Harsh Bhati on July 17 and slit his throat over jealousy about a shared female acquaintance.
  • East Delhi Police formed special Anti-Auto Theft Squad and Pandav Nagar teams, secured a tip-off and lured Sharma into a trap near his home before making the arrest.
  • During questioning, Sharma confessed to the attack and cited emotional distress and jealousy as his motive.
  • Bhati survived with grievous throat injuries and received prompt medical treatment, leading to an attempt-to-murder FIR at the Pandav Nagar police station.
  • The case has intensified scrutiny of youth-perpetrated knife violence in East Delhi and the deployment of specialized squads for rapid intervention.