The family of the deceased duo, however, has alleged that police was hiding facts from them, even as the force claimed that it had ensured elaborate security arrangements around the park yesterday.
Ankush (19) and Ashib Bagdi (17) were found with stab wounds on their bodies yesterday and one of their friends has been arrested.
Ramji Lal, Ankush's father, said, "Ankush and Ashib's friend, Bobby, who lives nearby had come to pick them up yesterday. When we had asked where they are going, Ashib said they would return soon. But our children did not return, only their dead bodies returned in the night."
Despite several messages and calls Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) MN Tiwari could not be reached for his comment.
Lal said the family was worried after Ankush and Ashib did not return and kept calling on their mobile but there was no answer.
"What we have got to know is that Bobby was caught from the park itself and his clothes were stained in blood. But we suspect that there could be more persons involved since Bobby is of weak-built and couldn't have overpowered two people and stabbed them so brutally," claimed Ankush's father.
Since the murder happened on Valentine's Day, it was suspected that there could be a love angle to the case.
"I do not know why my children were killed so brutally but I can say that there was no love angle to the killings," Lal said.
A case under appropriate sections of IPC has been registered at Prashant Vihar police station. Further investigation is underway.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
