Delhi Cop Murder: Officer Stabbed During Early Morning Patrol, Investigation Underway

Delhi Cop Murder: A murder in South East Delhi's Govindpuri left the community aghast in shock. A police constable, identified as Kiran Pal, was stabbed to death on Saturday morning during a patrol in the early hours. The entire incidence occurred between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. in Lane Number 13 of Govindpuri.

Reportedly, the constable was accosted by a group of unknown miscreants while on routine patrol. An argument ensued, which escalated into full-scale violence, the effect of which was that the miscreants stabbed him and ran away from the scene.

Police have launched an investigation into the case, with teams deployed to identify and apprehend suspects. Residents in the area have aired their complaints about the rising activity of criminals, linking them to illegal businesses like drug trading and unauthorized street operations.

Eyewitnesses say such unchecked practices may have contributed to this tragic incident. Some others also condemned alleged collusion by the local authorities in siphoning off such malpractices, which only gave the criminals the impetus.

The ghastly killing has once again brought into focus the safety of law enforcement officers and the growing brazenness of criminals within the national capital. Police are working overtime to rein criminal activities and deliver justice at the hands of the officer who was slaughtered.