Man killed in brutal assault near Delhi temple, witness says attackers threatened him
A 40-year-old man was beaten to death by two assailants in Mayur Vihar Phase 3, East Delhi, near a Durga temple opposite an MLA office. A security guard who tried to intervene reported that the attackers also threatened to kill him.
Delhi police reported that a 40-year-old man was fatally beaten by two individuals in the early morning hours on Sunday in Mayur Vihar Phase 3, East Delhi. The assault took place near a Durga temple, directly opposite the office of a local MLA, and falls within the New Ashok Nagar police station’s jurisdiction. According to investigators, the victim initially stood with the two men before they attacked him using wooden logs and sticks.
Security guard Nandlal Yadav tried to intervene and said the attackers threatened to kill him as well. The guard alerted authorities, prompting a police response that cordoned off the scene and began a probe. The names of the victim and the alleged attackers remain unknown, and police continue to gather details.
Why it matters
The killing highlights concerns about public safety and violent crime in Delhi neighborhoods.
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