Overview

• Six juveniles were detained for allegedly stabbing 28-year-old Shakir to death in Bhajanpura, North East Delhi, on April 25, 2025.
• The incident, motivated by the teenagers' attempt to assert dominance in the local crime circle, occurred around 9:30 PM on Friday night.
• Police used CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspects, aged between 13 and 15, who were later interrogated and confessed to targeting a 'weak victim.'
• The murder weapon, a knife, was recovered from the possession of the accused, and charges were filed under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 3(5) (joint liability) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
• The case highlights a growing trend of juvenile-perpetrated violence in Delhi, raising concerns about public safety and youth crime prevention efforts.