India, July 26 -- A 20-year-old BCom second-year student was arrested for allegedly slitting the throat of a 21-year-old man, driven by jealousy, in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar, police said on Friday.

The victim, identified as Harsh Bhati, was attacked in front of a female friend, however, timely medical attention saved his life. The accused, Akshat Sharma, was upset over Bhati's association with the woman.

Deputy commissioner of police (east) Abhishek Dhania said that on July 17, the Pandav Nagar police station received a call regarding the incident and the victim's statement was recorded. A case of attempt to murder was registered and investigation was taken up.

On Thursday night, the east district's anti-auto theft squad (AATS) laid a...