A 10-year-old boy was reportedly stabbed to death by his father on Sunday afternoon after a fight over playing in the rain in the Sagarpur area of southwest Delhi.
Father in Custody; Murder Case Registered
The accused, identified as a 40-year-old daily-wage labourer, has been taken into custody and a case of murder has been filed, news agency PTI quoted police officers as saying.
Police reported a PCR call received by the Dada Dev Hospital around 1.30 pm for the admission of a child who had been stabbed by his father, allegedly.
The doctors at the hospital declared the boy brought dead, the police reported.
Victim Lived with Father and Siblings
The boy resided with his father and three siblings in a one-room rented house at Mohan Block, Sagarpur, according to the police statement.
“His mother had passed away a few years ago, and the children were being looked after solely by the father,” the statement read.
Dispute Over Playing in Rain Led to Murder
Initial investigations indicate that the accident happened when the boy was insisting on playing outside in the rain, the report further added.
“His father objected, but the child did not comply. In a fit of rage, the man picked up a kitchen knife and stabbed the boy in the chest,” the statement said.
Father Took Victim to Hospital, But Too Late
The police stated that the accused took the child to the hospital after the accident, but the boy had already died in his injuries. The doctors reported the incident to the police, after which an investigation was initiated.
Crime Weapon Recovered; Further Probe Underway
The crime weapon, a kitchen knife, has been recovered from the home, and the father was arrested, police added.
They further stated that additional investigation is being carried out to identify the entire sequence of events and circumstances behind the crime.
Police are also interviewing neighbors and relatives to learn more about the background.
Victim’s Siblings Demand Justice
The victim’s sister has asked for a severe punishment for their father.
“Today, my brother went outside to play in the rain, but my father objected and ran behind him with a knife. He stabbed him in the chest. I want strict action against my father,” she said, adding that their father would beat them after drinking alcohol.
The brother of the victim stated that he attempted to break up and save him.
“My father was drunk and he was not listening to our pleas. He suddenly stabbed my brother due to which he died. We want action against him,” he said.
Police are also reviewing CCTV footage regarding the incident and will take statements from other witnesses.