New Delhi, Nov 14 (PTI) A 52-year-old autorickshaw driver was murdered during a robbery attempt allegedly by five juveniles here in Rohini, as they wanted money to buy drugs and alcohol, an official said on Friday.

Police have apprehended five juveniles and recovered a blood-stained knife and two stolen scooters from their possession, they said, adding that all of them belong to the 15 to 16 years age group.

"The incident took place around 12.30 am on the night of November 13 when the victim, Rakesh Kumar, was stabbed during a robbery attempt in Budh Vihar area," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) Rajeev Ranjan said in a statement.

Kumar, who had been driving an autorickshaw, was rushed to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, where he died during treatment, the DCP said, adding that an

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