‘Didn’t Like The Food’: 2 Juveniles Allegedly Stab Delhi Hotel Worker
24 Aug 2026 5:09 PM IST24 Aug 2026 5:09 PM IST
Two 14- and 15-year-olds allegedly attacked a hotel worker with a knife-like object after an argument over food
Two juveniles were apprehended after allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old hotel worker following an argument over the taste of food at a hotel in northeast Delhi’s Welcome area.
A complaint over the taste of food at a hotel in northeast Delhi's Welcome allegedly escalated into a stabbing, with two juveniles aged 14 and 15 apprehended in connection with the attack on a 25-year-old worker, police said.The incident took place on August 21 at a hotel in Kabutar Market, where the two customers allegedly got into an argument with hotel staff after objecting to the taste of the food, they said.
According to the complaint given by hotel owner Siraj, the argument escalated when the two customers allegedly attacked Ehasan, a hotel worker, with a sharp knife-like object before fleeing the spot.
Ehasan, was taken to JPC Hospital by his neighbour after the incident. Police received information from the hospital around 9.07 pm, following which a team reached there.
The injured man was later referred to RML Hospital for further treatment. A forensic team inspected the crime scene and collected evidence as part of the investigation. Subsequently, an FIR under sections 109(1) (attempt to murder) and 3(5) (common intentions) of the BNS was registered at Welcome police station.
A team was formed to identify and trace those involved. Police examined available leads and conducted searches to locate the suspects.
The two were eventually traced and apprehended. During verification, both were found to be juveniles. During questioning, they admitted their involvement in the incident.
The weapon allegedly used in the attack, a vegetable-cutting knife, was also recovered from them.
Police said further proceedings in the case are underway.
( Source : PTI )
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