A 22-year-old youth was allegedly shot dead in Rohini area of the national Capital. It has been revealed that he was shot from a close range after argument ensued during a drnking session on Monday night.
The deceased has been identified as Ashish, a resident of Prem Nagar. Police said Ashish was involved in smuggling of illicit liquor in the area.
According to a senior police official, on Monday, around 8 pm, an argument broke out between him and some persons over consuming liquor, following which one of the accused shot Ashish in the stomach.
"He was rushed to a hospital by the locals where he was declared brought dead. The body has been sent for an autopsy. Case under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered at Prem Nagar police Station," said the official.
"Police teams have identified the accused and further manhunt has been initiated to nab them," the police official added.