Jest to called 'papa' turns into row, leads to stabbing death of Delhi teen
An 18-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Delhi following a heated argument that began when a friend jokingly demanded to be called 'Papa'. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident involving four acquaintances.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the volatility of interpersonal conflicts and the prevalence of youth violence in urban settings.
NEW DELHI: A demand in jest to be called "Papa" ended in bloodshed in west Delhi's Naraina Village Saturday night, leaving an 18-year-old boy dead after he was stabbed during a heated argument.The boy, Sumit Giri, was returning home around 9.30pm when he and his friend, Aman Singh, met two acquaintances, Aman and Narsingh, on a motorcycle. The encounter turned tense after Singh jokingly demanded that Narsingh address him as "Papa".In response, Aman pulled out a knife and threatened Singh. When Giri stepped in to object, a heated argument broke out. A mutual friend, Sargam, arrived and tried to intervene and break up the fight. However, the argument only escalated. Aman then allegedly stabbed Giri, lightly injuring Sargam also in the process. Following the attack, Aman called his younger brother to the scene.
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