New Delhi, September 9: In a shocking incident in Delhi, a 38-year-old man, Mohammad Hanif, lost his life while trying to shield his son from a savage attack by a group of boys. The incident occurred in the Sanjay Colony area of Okhla Phase Two. The victim, who worked as a porter, was the father of four children, and two of his minor sons were also wounded in the altercation.

According to multiple reports, the tragic event occurred late in the evening on September 8, when Hanif's 14-year-old son ventured outside to retrieve his bicycle, parked on the street. To his dismay, he found a group of four or five boys sitting on it, obstructing his way. An exchange of words soon escalated into a violent confrontation, prompting the distressed young boy to call for his father's assistance. Hanif, hearing his son's cries for help, rushed outside to intervene. Delhi Shocker: Bike-Borne Youths Stop Car in Middle of Road, Beat Driver; Dashcam Captures Assault Video.

Tragically, the situation took a grim turn as the group of boys turned their aggression toward Hanif, assaulting him with bricks. Delhi police swiftly responded to an emergency call and transported Hanif to AIIMS' trauma centre. However, the valiant father succumbed to his injuries and was declared brought dead by medical professionals. The assailants responsible for this horrifying act are currently at large, and a police case has been registered as a comprehensive search is underway to bring them to justice. Delhi Shocker: Man shot, His Son Stabbed in Laxmi Nagar, Horrifying Video Surfaces Online.

This shocking incident comes at a time when Delhi has been transformed into a high-security zone for the 18th G20 Leaders' Summit, with over 50,000 personnel, including dog squads and mounted police, deployed to ensure security during the summit.

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