42-year-old stabbed to death near home in central Delhi’s Patel Nagar

NEW DELHI: A 42-year-old man was stabbed to death by unidentified people in central Delhi’s Patel Nagar.
Police are probing if the murder was the fallout of a robbery bid.
The family of the deceased claim that the attackers took away the man’s money, rings and phone after stabbing him.
In a PCR call, a man informed the police on Friday that his brother had been stabbed.
The victim, Manoj, was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead with a stab injury on the left side of his abdomen.
“A case of murder and robbery was registered,” a police officer said.
Manoj’s family said that he worked as an electrician and was returning home from Wazir Nagar on Friday.
His brother Bablu said that Manoj called his wife Seema and said he was 10 mins away from home.
“They had planned to go Diwali shopping once he reached home,” Bablu said.
After around 15 mins, another brother Mukesh was informed by a local that Manoj was injured and lying on the road.
“Mukesh ran to the spot and found his bleeding body,” said Bablu.
The family claims a group of people attacked Manoj and snatched his money, rings and phone and he was stabbed in the melee.
“No one came to his help. Even though he was injured, he tried to chase his attackers but they managed to flee,” the family said.
“A rickshaw driver even pushed him instead of helping.”
Bablu claimed that Mukesh even asked a passing PCR van for help but was refused. “They told him to take our brother in a rickshaw,” he alleged.
However, deputy commissioner of police (Central) Shweta Chauhan denied the allegation and said no such thing was reported.
She further said, “We have got some vital leads and raids are being conducted to nab the accused.”
The family claimed Manoj’s phone, rings and money are missing, but police said only his phone was gone.
“There is no clarity about the money and rings. We are investigating the matter,” the officer said.
Manoj is survived by his wife and two children.