A 25-year-old man from Myanmar (Burma) was allegedly shot dead in a dhaba at Southwest Delhi’s Uttam Nagar on Thursday morning.
Police said the victim, Inayat, was a native of Burma and had come to Delhi looking for a job two years ago. He was working as a cook at Mulla Biryani Dhaba where he was allegedly shot dead around 9 am. The accused is on the run.
“Information was received that a firing incident had occurred in block B, JJ Colony, Hastsal, Uttam Nagar. On spot enquiry, it came to notice that one person named Inayat, aged 25, who was working as cook at Mulla Biryani Dhaba, was found injured and shifted to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital. He was declared brought dead,” said a senior police officer.
Police said Inayat had sustained gunshot injuries on his back. The weapon used for firing has been recovered from the spot. Investigation is in progress and search for the accused is being made.
Police sources said the accused is an ex-worker of the dhaba, who had been fired twice from the job.
On Thursday morning, as soon as the restaurant opened its shutter and customers began coming in, the accused entered the outlet allegedly carrying a pistol. He took an aim at Inayat and shot him. Inayat fell on the ground after receiving the bullet injury on his back. The accused ran away from the spot before staff and customers could stop him.
Police said the incident has been captured in CCTV. A case of murder has been registered at Uttam Nagar police station.
“The staff of the dhaba is being questioned. Investigation is underway to trace the accused. He will be nabbed soon,” said the officer.