Delhi: Man killed for feeding street dogs, 1 held

A man who used to feed stray dogs near his house was stabbed to death after y bit his neighbour in Central Delhi's Paharganj, police said on Wednesday. Brij Mohan, 57, loved dogs and would regularly feed m. On Sunday night, his neighbour Prahl (21) picked up a fight with him when dogs charged at him, y said.

two indulged in an heated argument and used abusive langu. Prahl told Mohan that his acts could le to dog attack incidents in area, police said. Later, Prahl returned from his house with a knife and allegedly stabbed Mohan to death, police said. Mohan was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died during course of treatment, police official said. A case was registered and an investigation was initiated to nab Prahl who h fled after incident, said Sanjay Bhatia, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central).

"After we received information that Prahl was hiding somewhere near Sabzi Mandi Krishna Market area of Paharganj and was roaming in street by covering his face with mask, we apprehended him from area," he said.

accused was arrested on Wednesday and weapon of offence was also recovered, he ded. accused Prahl works as a DJ in functions. He has one bror and two sisters, while his far works as a 'halwai', police said.