Overview
- Two men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire at a 32-year-old man named Nihal in front of a house in Mianwali Nagar around 4:28 pm on Wednesday, according to police and multiple reports.
- A bullet struck Nihal near the back of his right ear and he was rushed to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital where doctors said he was out of danger.
- Delhi Police arrested two suspects identified as Sagar, 26, and Piyush, 23, within hours and have taken them into custody for questioning.
- A case was filed at the Paschim Vihar West station under sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for attempt to murder and under relevant Arms Act provisions, and investigators say the motive is preliminary.
- Officials say the accused targeted Nihal over his live‑in relationship with a divorced woman they considered like a sister, a claim police are still verifying and that could shape further charges and community inquiries.