'The anger is understandable', says BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on murder of Dalit teen in Delhi's Seelampur

BJP Lok Sabha MP Manoj Tiwari has expressed concern over the murder of a 17-year-old Dalit youth named Kunal in Delhi's Seelampur area on Friday. The teenager was stabbed and later died during treatment at a hospital, prompting local protests and increased police presence in the area.
Delhi Police confirmed that the victim was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A case has been registered at Seelampur police station, and investigation teams have been formed to apprehend the attackers.
"The murder of a 17-year-old Dalit youth named Kunal in Seelampur is extremely concerning. I have been in touch with the district and senior police officers since last night. Most of the criminals have been identified, and a thorough investigation is ongoing against the rest. The criminals may try to hide anywhere, but they will be arrested soon and will get severe punishment," Tiwari posted on X.
The incident sparked protests from the victim's family and local residents, who blocked a nearby road demanding swift justice and immediate police action. Authorities responded by increasing police deployment in the area to maintain law and order.
"The anger is understandable, but I appeal to the people of the area to maintain restraint and allow law enforcement to carry out their duties," Tiwari stated, adding that he would personally visit the incident site by 2:30 PM to assess the situation and assure the victim's family of full support.
Most of the accused have already been identified, while efforts continue to locate and arrest the remaining suspects.
In a related development, a separate incident occurred earlier this month in Delhi's Cantonment area, where a 20-year-old man named Amit stabbed a girl and then himself. Both individuals, who had known each other for a year, sustained injuries in the incident.