A minor boy was killed and his friend seriously injured after a violent clash broke out during a wedding ceremony in the Rani Bagh area of North West Delhi. The incident took place late Friday night, March 27, 2026, when a heated argument over playing songs on the DJ took a deadly turn. The victim has been identified as Nikhil Yadav, a 17-year-old bike mechanic from Rohini, who was declared dead at the hospital.
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Details of the Rani Bagh wedding violence
The incident occurred around 11:15 PM when two groups of young men got into a verbal spat at the wedding venue. While initial reports suggest the fight started over their choice of music on the DJ, some accounts mention minor disagreements regarding food or the presence of uninvited guests. Nikhil Yadav reportedly tried to intervene and pacify the clashing groups, but the attackers turned on him and stabbed him multiple times. His friend Sunny, also a resident of Naharpur, Rohini, sustained a knife wound in his lower back and is currently undergoing treatment in stable condition.
Police investigation and arrests made
Outer Delhi DCP Vikram Singh confirmed that the Rani Bagh police station has registered a murder case and initiated a swift investigation. Using CCTV footage and local intelligence, the police conducted raids and rounded up several suspects within 24 hours of the crime. The authorities have focused on identifying all individuals involved in the physical assault that led to the teenager’s death.
- Main accused arrested: The primary attacker and his close associate have been taken into custody.
- Total apprehensions: Police have held five individuals so far, including four minors and one adult.
- Weapon recovery: The knife used in the commission of the crime has been recovered by the police team.
- Current status: Further questioning of the detained suspects is ongoing to establish the exact sequence of events.
