Watch | African national beaten to death in Delhi, police probe racism angle

A 23-year-old man from Congo was killed by a group of unidentified men in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj on Friday night, police said. The victim, identified as Oliva, was on his was home when he got into an argument with three to four persons. The argument later led to a fight, after which the African youth was chased and beaten with sticks and stones. He was then rushed to a nearby private hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

The police have launched a probe into the matter and are trying to ascertain whether the attack was racially motivated, a fight turning ugly, a robbery attempt or case of personal enmity.