New Delhi, India—A long-standing dispute between two neighbors ended in a fatal stabbing Thursday morning. Police arrived at a residential complex in the southern part of the city to find the victim suffering from multiple knife wounds. Emergency medical services attempted resuscitation, but the man died on the pavement shortly after their arrival.

Witnesses reported that the argument began over a disagreement regarding common area usage. The situation escalated rapidly as the two men exchanged heated words in the narrow lane between their homes. Residents heard shouting followed by the sound of glass breaking before the suspect fled the scene on foot.

Local authorities have cordoned off the block to preserve forensic evidence. Officers are currently reviewing security footage from nearby houses to identify the escape route. The area remains tense as police conduct door-to-door interviews with those who witnessed the initial altercation.

The victim was a local resident known to several people in the neighborhood. Police investigators stated that prior reports of friction between the two parties had been filed with the local station in recent months. This history is now a focal point of the ongoing homicide investigation.

Forensic teams spent the afternoon documenting blood evidence and gathering potential weapons discarded in nearby foliage. The suspect remains at large, and police have alerted transit hubs to watch for the individual. Officials described the suspect as dangerous and have requested public cooperation.

Friends and relatives gathered at the scene to speak with investigating officers. The mood remained somber as the investigation shifted toward formalizing witness testimonies. Police commanders emphasized that the incident originated from a private conflict that spiraled into sudden violence.

The victim’s body was moved to the city morgue for a standard post-mortem examination. Detectives expect the autopsy results to provide clarity on the timeline of the attack. They are working to piece together the events that led to the escalation of a civil disagreement.

Authorities have not yet released the name of the victim pending notification of distant family members. The residential street remains closed to non-residents until forensics completes the site sweep. Police maintain a visible presence to prevent further unrest in the neighborhood.