Delhi couple goes to departmental store, stabbed by group of people after an argument

A couple was
injured after they were allegedly attacked with knives by a group of men
outside a departmental store in west Delhi’s Kirti Nagar on early Tuesday
morning following an argument.

Both
suffered multiple stab wounds on their forearms and hands and are undergoing
treatment at a private hospital in Rajender Nagar area, police said.

Both are
said to be out of danger, the police added. Additional deputy commissioner of
police (west) Sameer Sharma confirmed that the couple was attacked but said
details were being collected to discover the exact sequence of events and the
reason behind the attack. He said a case is being registered in connection with
the crime.

According to
the police, around 5.30 am, the couple went to a departmental store that
remains open round the clock to purchase something where they got into an argument
with a group of four-five men over an issue details of which are not clear.

The argumnet
turned into a fight and the gorup allegedly attacked the couple with knives.
They fled the crime scene after that, the police said.

A passerby
informed the police control room after which the injured couple was rushed to
the hospital. The police are scanning CCTV cameras to discover the identities
of the suspects.