Youth, 18, stabbed to death on Diwali night in Indore's Khajrana; two held

A youth was stabbed to death in Indore's Khajrana area on Diwali night, Sunday. The attack is said to have stemmed from an old dispute.

A minor and three of his associates are said to be involved. Police detained two of the accused late at night, while the search for the others continues.

According to Khajrana police, the deceased has been identified as Rizwan, 18, son of Farooq and a resident of Taj Nagar.

Police said a dispute broke out late at night while Rizwan was celebrating a friend's birthday. The accused then attacked him with a knife.

Rizwan was critically injured in the attack. His family rushed him to a private hospital, Kokilaben. He died there during treatment at around 3 am.

On receiving information about the incident, police began an investigation. The two accused taken into custody late at night are being questioned. The search for the remaining accused, including the minor, is also on. Police are investigating the case further.