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Delhi Police Arrests Eight in Seelampur Teen’s Revenge Killing

The murder of 17-year-old Kunal in a retaliatory stabbing has led to multiple arrests, including alleged gang leader Zikra Khan, as investigations continue into the violent incident.

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Delhi Police arrested Zikra, also known as 'Lady don', in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old boy at Seelampur area, in New Delhi.
Zikra, also known as 'Lady don', is in police custody in connection with the murder of the 17-year-old boy in Seelampur area in New Delhi.
On Thursday, around 7.38pm, Kunal had stepped out of his house for some work when the accused stabbed him repeatedly. (Representational image)

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.