NEW DELHI, Nov. 1 -- A 16-year-old girl was attacked with a blade by a 17-year-old boy who had been stalking her for the past six months in north Delhi's Wazirabad area on Wednesday night, police said. Officers added that the assault took place after she refused to be with him.

She sustained a deep wound to her stomach and is undergoing treatment. Police said she is currently stable. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Deputy commissioner of police (north) Raja Banthia said a case under Section 109(1) (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered. "The accused is absconding and teams are looking for him," he said.

A senior police officer said their control room received a call on Wednes...