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Delhi Man Shot During Dispute Over Spitting 'Gutkha'; Police Arrest One Suspect

The altercation in Khajuri Khas escalated into violence, leaving the victim hospitalized as police continue to search for two other suspects and the firearm used.

Delhi police have arrested one of the accused after an altercation on guthka led to a stabbing
Gutkha

Overview

  • A 35-year-old man named Aamir was shot in the back during a neighborhood argument over spitting 'gutkha' in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area on Saturday night.
  • The victim remains hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for his injuries, with his condition not further detailed in the reports.
  • Police have arrested one suspect, identified as 20-year-old Aman, and are actively pursuing the other two suspects, Irfan (40) and Rehan (18).
  • The weapon used in the crime, a countrymade pistol, has not yet been recovered, and investigations are ongoing.
  • Officials confirmed that there was no prior enmity between the parties involved, indicating the violence stemmed directly from the immediate altercation.