In a shocking incident from Govandi, a 14-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed by his two minor friends in a fit of anger after he left a cricket match midway. The victim sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar. The Shivajinagar Police have registered a case of attempt to murder and other relevant sections, and have detained both accused minors.
The incident took place on Saturday between 9:30 pm and 9:45 pm near Road No. 12, Bainganwadi, Rajiv Gandhi Maidan in Govandi. According to police, the complainant resides in the same locality and the injured boy is his younger brother. The victim, a student of a private school in the area, had recently appeared for his Class 10 examinations. The accused, who are also minors and residents of the same locality, were his friends.
Earlier in the day, around 3:30 pm, the victim had gone with the accused to watch a cricket match. However, after being called home by his brother, he left the match midway, which reportedly angered the two accused.
Later that night, around 9:30 pm, the victim was standing outside their xerox shop when the two accused approached him. They confronted him over leaving the match, verbally abused him, and assaulted him. During the altercation, one of the accused allegedly attacked the victim with a knife, causing serious injuries to his abdomen. The duo fled the spot immediately after the attack.
The injured boy was first rushed to a nearby private clinic, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was later shifted to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar, where he is currently undergoing treatment. His condition is reported to be stable.
Upon receiving information, Shivajinagar Police rushed to the spot and registered an FIR based on the complainant’s statement. Both accused minors were subsequently traced and taken into custody. As they are below 18 years of age, they have been sent to a juvenile home in Dongri for further legal proceedings.
The incident has created panic and concern among local residents, especially as it stemmed from a trivial dispute over leaving a cricket match.