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55-Year-Old Shot Dead Near South Delhi Park After Bike-Borne Attackers Open Fire

Police opened a BNS murder case with personal enmity the initial line of inquiry.

Overview

  • A PCR call at 9:53 am reported gunfire near Vijay Mandal Park in Begumpur, Malviya Nagar, according to Delhi Police.
  • The victim was identified as Lakhpat Singh Kataria, 55, who was attacked in broad daylight near the park.
  • Preliminary findings state two unidentified men on a motorcycle intercepted him, fired multiple rounds, and fled.
  • A police officer said four shots were fired, and reports differ on whether he was declared dead on arrival at AIIMS or first treated for wounds.
  • A case under Section 101 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act has been registered at Malviya Nagar police station, and the suspects remain at large.