Tragic Shooting in Delhi’s Farsh Bazar

Incident Overview

A shooting incident occurred in Delhi’s Farsh Bazar on the evening of October 31, resulting in the deaths of Akash (40) and his nephew Rishab (16), while Akash’s son, Krish (10), was injured. The incident is believed to be due to personal enmity, as reported by the Delhi Police.

Details of the Incident

Yogesh, the brother of Akash and father of Rishab, recounted the events leading up to the shooting. He mentioned that the incident happened around 7:30 or 8:00 pm. Two individuals were involved: one on a two-wheeler, identified as his nephew, and another pedestrian, who was unknown to him. The shooting was carried out by the person accompanying his nephew. There was a previous money dispute involving Akash.

Police Investigation

The police have detained a minor based on CCTV footage, and questioning is ongoing. The investigation revealed that the murder was planned 17 days prior, and there was an ongoing money dispute between the deceased and the accused. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shahdara, Prashant Gautam, confirmed that a PCR call was received around 8:30 pm, and upon arrival, the police found Akash, Rishab, and Krish had been shot. Five rounds were fired during the incident.

Family’s Account

The mother of Akash recounted that a man named Lakshay had been visiting their lane for several days. On the day of the incident, he brought a box of sweets and asked her to come downstairs. While her son was preparing to burst firecrackers, shots were fired, resulting in the tragic deaths.