In a shocking incident in northeast Delhi's Seelampur, 17-year-old Kunal was fatally stabbed in a suspected revenge killing. Police are hunting for two teenage suspects and have arrested Zikra, accused of abetting the crime. The murder is linked to a previous stabbing incident, with the suspects allegedly seeking retribution against Kunal.
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