A 32-year-old man was shot dead in northeast Delhi’s Gokalpuri area. Police said that they have identified the accused and a manhunt has been initiated to nab them.
The deceased has been identified as Azeem, a resident of Bhagirathi Vihar.
According to a senior police official, on Saturday around 6 PM, a police control room (PCR) call was received regarding firing in Gokalpuri, Delhi area following which an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) was dispatched for the spot.
“During initial investigation it was revealed that Azeem was seated on pavement with his friends when two young boys came and shot him on his chest and fled away. He was shifted to hospital where he was declared brought dead,” said the senior police official.
“An First Information Report (FIR) under section 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 25/27 Arms Act has been registered at Gokulpuri police station,” he said.
“On the basis of human intelligence and technical surveillance the culprits have been identified,” the senior police official added.