The violent altercation that erupted in the Old Roshanpura area of Najafgarh, Delhi, has taken a fatal turn following the death of an injured woman. Seema Rishi, who sustained severe injuries during a stabbing incident on the night of October 15, passed away on October 17 while undergoing treatment at a hospital. Her husband, Kamal Rishi, had also sustained injuries during the same violent confrontation.
Police Action and Initial FIR
Providing details about the sequence of events, police officials stated that a PCR call regarding a knife attack near house number 121 in Old Roshanpura was received at around 11:49 PM on October 15. Law enforcement personnel rushed to the scene to handle the situation. Based on a formal statement given by Kamal Rishi, an FIR numbered 476/2026 was registered at the Najafgarh police station. Acting swiftly, investigators apprehended the accused, Satish Lamba, the very next day on October 16.
Counter-Allegations and Medical Status of the Accused
During the course of the investigation, authorities discovered that Satish Lamba, a member of the opposing party, was also injured in the identical scuffle. According to police records, he was initially rushed to RTRM Hospital, from where doctors referred him to DDU Hospital and subsequently to Safdarjung Hospital for advanced medical care.
In his statement to the police, Satish Lamba claimed that around 11:15 PM on October 15, he was standing at the Old Roshanpura intersection along with his friends. At that moment, Kamal Rishi's son, Dhruv Rishi, arrived at the spot on a motorcycle accompanied by his friends Afzal and Dev Bakshi. Satish alleged that a verbal altercation broke out, following which Dhruv attacked him with a knife, inflicting a serious injury on his thigh. Acting on this complaint and the corresponding medical reports, the police registered a case against Dhruv Rishi and his associates under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Law enforcement agencies are currently examining the claims made by both sides to uncover the exact circumstances of the clash.
Spike in Violent Crimes Across the Capital
The recurring incidents of stabbings and murders across Delhi have once again put the spotlight on local law enforcement and public safety. Prior to the Najafgarh incident, a property dealer named Bunty Ghadiyal was beaten to death in Delhi's Kalkaji area. Family members had vehemently alleged that Bunty was brutally beaten and murdered by perpetrators.
Before that, East Delhi witnessed a brazen daylight-style knife attack on the night of September 10 in the Mandawali locality, resulting in the death of a young man identified as Vansha. Police had taken immediate action in that case, arresting two suspects shortly after the crime. The continuous stream of homicide cases across the national capital has fueled safety concerns among residents and raised tough questions regarding policing and street crime.
