Stomach slit open, hands slashed: Delhi man attacks brother with razor over Rs 300
Manish and his brother and accused Sachin, both working odd jobs and living with their family in Old Kondli, were allegedly involved in a dispute over Rs 300 borrowed by the latter.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attacking his elder brother with a razor after a dispute over Rs 300 in east Delhi, police said on Monday.
The survivor, Manish, 31, suffered serious injuries in the attack and remains in critical condition. Police said he was first taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital and later referred to GTB Hospital because of the severity of his injuries.
According to the police, the brothers lived with their family in Old Kondli. The family includes their mother, an elder brother and three married sisters. Police said Manish and the accused, Sachin, both did odd jobs and had been in a dispute over Rs 300 that Sachin had allegedly borrowed and not returned.
The matter first turned violent on Friday evening when the two got into a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight. Police were called, and both brothers were taken to the police station, where the matter was settled. They were allowed to return home the following morning, police said.
However, around 11 am after returning home, the brothers allegedly got into another argument. Family members tried to intervene, but the altercation intensified.
During the fight, Sachin allegedly attacked Manish with a razor, stabbing him in the stomach and causing grievous injuries. Police said Manish's abdomen was slit open, leaving his intestines exposed, and he also suffered multiple injuries on his hands, shoulders and other parts of the body.
Despite the severe wound, the accused allegedly continued assaulting him, police added.
The incident was reported to police by the survivor's sister, Jyoti, after which personnel reached the spot and shifted Manish to hospital.
A case of attempt to murder has been registered, and the accused was later arrested from the house. He has been sent to judicial custody. Police said further investigation is underway.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attacking his elder brother with a razor after a dispute over Rs 300 in east Delhi, police said on Monday.
The survivor, Manish, 31, suffered serious injuries in the attack and remains in critical condition. Police said he was first taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital and later referred to GTB Hospital because of the severity of his injuries.
According to the police, the brothers lived with their family in Old Kondli. The family includes their mother, an elder brother and three married sisters. Police said Manish and the accused, Sachin, both did odd jobs and had been in a dispute over Rs 300 that Sachin had allegedly borrowed and not returned.
The matter first turned violent on Friday evening when the two got into a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight. Police were called, and both brothers were taken to the police station, where the matter was settled. They were allowed to return home the following morning, police said.
However, around 11 am after returning home, the brothers allegedly got into another argument. Family members tried to intervene, but the altercation intensified.
During the fight, Sachin allegedly attacked Manish with a razor, stabbing him in the stomach and causing grievous injuries. Police said Manish's abdomen was slit open, leaving his intestines exposed, and he also suffered multiple injuries on his hands, shoulders and other parts of the body.
Despite the severe wound, the accused allegedly continued assaulting him, police added.
The incident was reported to police by the survivor's sister, Jyoti, after which personnel reached the spot and shifted Manish to hospital.
A case of attempt to murder has been registered, and the accused was later arrested from the house. He has been sent to judicial custody. Police said further investigation is underway.
