Father Stabbed by Son in Delhi’s Vishnu Garden: Police

A youth allegedly stabbed his father following an argument in Delhi. The incident, reported within Khyala police station limits, involved 29-year-old Sachin Rattan and his father Raj Kumar Rattan (54). Raj Kumar, a kidney patient, is stable after hospital treatment. The accused is said to be addicted to alcohol.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 13-08-2024 13:49 IST | Created: 13-08-2024 13:49 IST
Father Stabbed by Son in Delhi’s Vishnu Garden: Police
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A youth allegedly stabbed his father following an argument on the intervening night of August 12 and 13 at 11 pm in the national capital, authorities revealed on Tuesday. Raj Kumar Rattan (54), was admitted to a hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.

The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Khyala police station. Responding to the alert, police arrived at the Vishnu Garden Extension location and discovered that a quarrel had erupted between the injured Raj Kumar Rattan and his son Sachin Rattan (29). During the altercation, Sachin inflicted injuries on his father with a kitchen knife.

Raj Kumar, who suffers from kidney ailment and is on regular dialysis, was initially treated at Guru Gobind Singh Hospital. Following first aid, he was moved to Safdarjung Hospital for a CT scan and further tests. His condition is now stable, authorities confirmed. The accused, reportedly a regular alcohol user and unemployed, allegedly instigated the quarrel.

Police have registered a case under appropriate sections of law. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)

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