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Crime
Delhi Teen Dies After Alleged Assault by Truck Drivers
✍️ TOI City
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:38 PM
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A 17‑year‑old Delhi resident died in hospital after an alleged assault by two truck drivers on Aug. 29, when he was accused of attempting to steal cables from their vehicles.
Police in Delhi have arrested two truck drivers in connection with the death of a 17‑year‑old resident who was allegedly beaten on Aug. 29. The teenager was reportedly attempting to steal electrical cables from the trucks when the incident occurred, and he was taken to a local hospital where he initially received treatment for injuries but later developed breathlessness.
An FIR was registered at the Delhi Police station and a post‑mortem examination was carried out to determine the exact cause of death. Investigators are searching for other suspects involved in the assault.
The case has raised concerns about safety for young people in Delhi and the need for stricter enforcement against violent crimes.
An FIR was registered at the Delhi Police station and a post‑mortem examination was carried out to determine the exact cause of death. Investigators are searching for other suspects involved in the assault.
The case has raised concerns about safety for young people in Delhi and the need for stricter enforcement against violent crimes.