Youth, 24, stabbed to death over ` 500

A 24- year- old man was allegedly stabbed to death by three people, including a juvenile, following an argument over ` 500, which he had lent to one of the accused, said the police on Wednesday.

According to the police, the deceased was identified as Shahrukh ( 24) who works as a tailor. The incident took place on Tuesday night in East Delhi’s Kalyanpuri. The injured was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed on Wednesday morning.

The injured youth tried to run away from the spot but the accused attacked him from behind.

According to the police, the reason behind the incident could be a monetary dispute. The victim, Shahrukh, went to the house of his friend Mukesh ( 30) to ask for ` 500, which he had lent to the latter’s wife a month ago.

Mukesh was not at home at that time and was informed by his wife of Shahrukh’s visit when he returned, the police said.

A verbal spat turned ugly and a furious Mukesh went out in search of Shahrukh and picked up a fight with him, they said.

Mukesh was joined by Khalid ( 20) and a juvenile. The three thrashed Shahrukh and later stabbed him to death, the police added.

Shahrukh was stabbed 12 times in his chest, abdomen and neck, they said. Khalid and Mukesh have been arrested while the juvenile has been apprehended by the police.