"The anger is understandable", says BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on murder of Dalit Teen in Seelampur

Terming the killing as "extremely concerning," Tiwari confirmed ongoing communication with law enforcement agencies from the district to senior police officials. According to initial reports, most of the accused have already been identified, while a manhunt is underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.

In a post on X, Tiwari said, "The murder of a 17-year-old Dalit youth named Kunal in Seelampur is extremely concerning. I have been in touch with the district and senior police officers since last night. Most of the criminals have been identified, and a thorough investigation is ongoing against the rest. The criminals may try to hide anywhere, but they will be arrested soon and will get severe punishment."

According to Delhi Police, the teenager was stabbed and rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. A case has been registered at Seelampur police station, and teams have been formed to identify and nab the attacker, they said.

As news of the incident spread, the victim's family and local residents staged a protest, blocking a nearby road and demanding swift justice and immediate police action. This prompted police to increase deployment in the area to maintain law and order.

In an attempt to calm the situation, Tiwari wrote, "The anger is understandable, but I appeal to the people of the area to maintain restraint and allow law enforcement to carry out their duties."

He further informed that he would personally visit the site of the incident by 2:30 PM to assess the situation and assure the victim's family of full support.

In a similar incident earlier this month, a 20-year-old man stabbed a girl and then himself in Delhi's Cantonment area.

The two were reportedly known to each other for a year, and both sustained injuries. The accused was identified as Amit, a resident of Delhi Cantt. (ANI)