Aligarh, Oct. 12 -- An 18-year-old youth named Karan was brutally stabbed to death by a group of men late last night in the Jawan area of Aligarh. Officials confirmed today that the incident has created communal tension in the region, prompting a heavy police presence.

Karan, the son of Megh Singh, had returned to his home in Jawan village from Noida, where he worked as a labourer. Initial reports suggest that at approximately 11:30 pm, he was allegedly taken out of his house by several assailants and fatally stabbed with sharp-edged weapons. He later succumbed to his injuries.

Upon receiving the alert, police officials, including the Station House Officer and field units, reached the spot and took the body into custody. It was subsequent...