Overview
- Kunal, 17, was fatally stabbed on April 17 in Seelampur, northeast Delhi, in what police describe as a revenge attack linked to a prior altercation in November 2024.
- Delhi Police have arrested eight individuals, including two juveniles, and identified six adults as Sahil Ahmed, Sohaib Israel, Nafish Salim, Aneesh Salim, Zahida Ahmed, and Vikas Kumar.
- Zikra Khan, known locally as 'Lady Don,' is accused of orchestrating the attack with Sahil Ahmed and two juveniles, while others allegedly helped the suspects evade capture.
- Authorities have conducted cross-jurisdictional raids across Delhi-NCR and parts of Uttar Pradesh to gather evidence and recover weapons used in the crime.
- The murder has led to heightened security in Seelampur and public protests, prompting the involvement of the North East District’s Operations Wing to support the ongoing investigation.