New Delhi, May 2 -- A 16-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death in Trilokpuri, East Delhi, on Friday, May 1, with the family claiming it was a targeted attack based on religious identity.

Raised alone by his mother, the victim Ayaan Saifi was an only child who was pursuing his studies and simultaneously helping his mother with daily work.

Speaking to reporters, the family alleged that 30-35-year-old men attacked Ayaan. "Ladke nai hai woh, lambe chaude kam se kam 30, 35 saal ke aadmi hai. Mera baccha 16 saal ka tha bas (They weren't boys. They were big men, at least 30 to 35 years old. My child was the only minor)."

"At least 8-10 people surrounded him in a park while he was playing with another friend," said Ayaan's mother, Meena. "He...