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Teen's Stabbing in Seelampur Fuels Protests and Investigation into 'Lady Don' Zikra

Delhi Police intensify raids and security as communal tensions rise following the murder of 17-year-old Kunal, allegedly linked to local underworld figures.

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Relatives grieve after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Delhi's Seelampur area.
A crowd gathered outside the house of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in the Seelampur area in New Delhi, India, on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Police initially rounded up at least four people, including a woman identified as 25-year-old Zikra Khan, who goes by the moniker “Lady Don” on social media. (File)

Overview

  • Kunal, 17, was fatally stabbed in Seelampur on April 17, with police identifying suspects and launching raids to apprehend them.
  • A local figure, Zikra, known as 'Lady Don,' has been detained for questioning, with investigators probing her alleged role in orchestrating the attack.
  • Protests erupted as residents blocked roads, demanding swift justice and alleging police inaction, while security has been increased to prevent further unrest.
  • The murder has heightened communal tensions, with 'Hindu exodus' posters appearing in the area and residents calling for intervention from political leaders.
  • Authorities are examining CCTV footage and have formed multiple teams to expedite the investigation, with officials pledging to arrest the culprits soon.