How a party spiralled out of control

Police said Rinku Sharma was a friend of Akash, whose younger brother Sachin opened a restaurant in Rohini last year. The restaurant had to be shut due to losses, and Sachin blamed Zahid – who also owns a restaurant in the same area – for this.

An argument started between Sachin and Zahid, during which Sachin slapped Zahid, leading to a fight also involving Golu and Sharma.

As the fight escalated, Zahid called his uncle Mohammad Islam, 45, and other acquaintances Danish, 36, and Mehtab, 20

When Sharma and Akash were heading home from the party, Zahid, and his accomplices Danish, Islam and Mehtab intercepted them and assaulted them.

The two ran towards Sharma’s house but the men chased them and entered the house.

Police said Danish stabbed Sharma with a knife. He was pronounced dead at a hospital soon after.

The Delhi Police on Friday reiterated that the murder was related to the closure of a restaurant.