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Police Hunt Motorcycle-Borne Shooters After Seelampur Killing of 22-Year-Old

Police cite possible gang rivalry tied to the Hashim Baba network.

Overview

  • The victim, identified as Misbah, was found with gunshot wounds near Jama Masjid in Seelampur around 10:40 pm and was declared dead at Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital.
  • Police said two men on a motorcycle opened fire, discharging more than a dozen rounds, and at least 20 empty cartridges were recovered from the scene.
  • Preliminary findings state that Misbah had seven prior cases, including murder, attempt to murder, robbery, and Arms Act offences.
  • Forensic teams processed the site, a case was registered at Seelampur police station, and multiple teams were formed to trace the assailants.
  • Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning local sources to identify the shooters, and no arrests have been announced.