Delhi Police Constable Killed During Patrol, Prime Suspect Dies in Encounter
Constable Kiran Pal was fatally stabbed by three men during a routine patrol in Govindpuri; two suspects were arrested, and the third was killed in a police shootout after opening fire.
- Constable Kiran Pal, 28, was stabbed to death by three men during a night patrol in southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area on November 23, 2024.
- The assailants attacked Pal after he stopped their scooter, blocked their escape, and confiscated their keys; he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
- Two suspects, Deepak Max and Krish Gupta, were arrested following a manhunt, with Deepak sustaining a gunshot wound during his apprehension.
- The third suspect, Raghav alias Rocky, was located in Sangam Vihar and killed in a police encounter after he fired at officers; no police personnel were injured.
- Police recovered a loaded .32 bore pistol from Raghav, and investigations into the case are ongoing.