New Delhi: A man was stabbed to death in central Delhi's Karol Bagh area while trying to thwart a phone snatching attempt, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Mukesh, who lived in a rented accomodation in West Delhi's Mohan Garden area.
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According to Dynamite News correspondent, the incident happened when Mukesh was heading home after dinner with a friend. As they reached Satbhravaan Arya Girls Senior Secondary School, three individuals attempted to snatch his friend's mobile phone. Mukesh intervened, leading to a scuffle. One of the assailants pulled out a knife, stabbed Mukesh, and fled with the phone.
Taken to Hospital
He was rushed to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
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FIR lodged
The incident occured on Wednesday night. The police has lodged the FIR on the basis of his friend's statement.