Double murder rocks Delhi on Diwali night; Man, teenage nephew shot dead in Shahdara

Last updated:Nov 1, 2024 1:51 PM IST

Police said five bullets were fired at the father-son and cousin. The deceased have been identified as Akash (40) and Rishabh Sharma (16). Akash’s son Krish Sharma (10) was injured in the incident

The two attackers arrived on the scene, one of them was riding a scooter. The person on the scooter briefly dismounted and touched Akash’s feet before the incident. (News18 Hindi)

Two persons were killed and a third seriously injured in a fire incident in Farsh Bazar area of ​​Shahdara during the Diwali festivities in the national capital on Thursday around 8.30 pm, police said.

The two dead included a 40-year-old man and his teenage nephew. The former’s ten-year-old son was injured. The double murder has caused panic in the area. Police suspect personal rivalry behind this tragic incident.

Delhi Police received a PCR call around 8.30 pm reporting firing in Farsh Bazar police station area following which the SHO and police personnel rushed to the spot. According to eyewitnesses, how intense the shooting was amid the sound of fireworks.

The deceased have been identified as Akash (40) and Rishabh Sharma (16). Krish Sharma (10) was seriously injured by bullets.

Police said five bullets were fired at the father-son and cousin. The police are currently investigating the matter.

The camera images of the area are examined by the police and information is obtained from eyewitnesses.

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According to the CCTV footage, the incident took place when Akash and his family were celebrating Diwali and lighting crackers outside their house. The two attackers arrived on the scene, one of them was riding a scooter. The one on the scooter stepped down for a moment and touched Akash’s feet. Then the person standing next to him grabbed a gun and stormed into the house, killing Akash at his doorstep. One of the bullets also hit his son Krish, who was inside the house.

According to witnesses, when the attacker came out of the house, Akash’s cousin Rishabh tried to prevent them from running down the street. However, he was shot dead during the chase.

Police suspect that this incident took place due to personal enmity. They have arrested one of the suspects in the case, who is a minor. According to police, the suspect is known to the deceased’s family. However, the motive behind this murder has not come to light so far.