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Delhi Police Probe Shahdara Shooting of 22-Year-Old, Money Dispute Suspected

Investigators now treat a dispute with associates as the likely motive pending identification of attackers.

Overview

  • The man was shot in the back on Sunday evening while eating momos with his wife in Shahdara, according to police.
  • He was admitted to Dr Hedgewar Hospital, where officials said the bullet is lodged in his spine and he is conscious.
  • Officers preserved the crime scene and documented blood on the road near an ATM before inspecting the hospital.
  • The victim’s wife told police he has a criminal background and said associates had earlier demanded he return their money.
  • Police say no suspects have been identified or arrested, and the victim has not named any attackers as the inquiry continues.