Overview
- Shivam Yadav, 20, was arrested hours after the shooting when police analysed CCTV footage and recovered a country-made pistol from his possession.
- Kapil, 28, an AC repair mechanic, was shot at close range in a Nand Nagri tailor’s shop and died at GTB Hospital.
- A murder case under Section 103(1) of the BNS and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act has been registered at Nand Nagri police station.
- Forensic teams have collected samples from the crime scene and are analysing ballistic and fingerprint evidence to support the prosecution.
- Authorities warn the fatal dispute reflects growing challenges in controlling illicit firearms and interpersonal violence in northeast Delhi.