Delhi: Enmity Inside Tihar Ends With Murder Outside

New Delhi: In a sensational incident in Delhi, a history-sheeter allegedly stabbed a man multiple times to death, in order to take revenge for the enmity that broke out between the two, while they were lodged inside Tihar jail. According to the police, the accused, who was on the run after the murder incident, was on Thursday nabbed by the Delhi Police Crime Branch unit.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Satish Kumar said that the alleged was murder carried out on June 6 with the help of two accomplices, including a juvenile. The 15-year-old has also been apprehended.

"One Moidul, a resident of Jahangirpuri area, was murdered by Jitender (26) and his associates, Rohit and a juvenile, due to an enmity with the deceased," the police official said.

While the two were lodged in Tihar Jail, Moidul had allegedly attacked Jitendra with a sharp weapon, the DCP said. On June 6, Jitendra stabbed Moidul in broad daylight, he said.

Multiple teams were formed to nab the accused and on the intervening night of June 6 and 7, the juvenile associate was held, police said.

After the juvenile was caught, the team started focusing on the whereabouts of Jitender who was absconding and had turned his phone off, the DCP said.

Later on June 8, the team arrested him from Mangolpuri, the officer said.

He said Jitender has 25 previous criminal cases, including for possession of illegal arms, robbery, and attempt to murder.

Further legal action into the matter is being taken.