A disturbing sequence of events unfolded in Seemapuri, where a 24-year-old man died in a suspected gas cylinder blast just hours after allegedly stabbing a teenage girl earlier the same day. The deceased, identified as Jatin, was reportedly alone at his residence when the explosion occurred on Friday evening. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead. His body has since been preserved for a postmortem examination.
Link established during investigation
According to the Hindustan Times, during the preliminary inquiry, Delhi Police confirmed that the man who died in the blast was the same individual accused of attacking the teenage girl earlier in the day. While details about the victim’s condition have not been fully disclosed, the stabbing incident is believed to have taken place hours before the fatal explosion, linking both incidents into a single investigation.
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Probe into cause and motive
Police are now working to piece together the exact sequence of events and determine the motive behind the stabbing. At the same time, investigators are examining whether the cylinder blast was accidental or deliberate. Forensic teams have already inspected both the crime scene of the stabbing and the site of the explosion, collecting evidence to establish what led to the fatal incident.
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Multiple angles under scrutiny
Officials said the case is being probed from all possible angles, including the possibility of self-harm, accidental explosion or any external involvement. The findings from forensic analysis and the postmortem report are expected to provide further clarity. The incident has raised serious concerns, as it combines violent assault with a mysterious death within a matter of hours, leaving investigators to untangle a complex and troubling chain of events.
