A 36-year-old former serviceman allegedly shot his friend when the former accidentally opened fire at Ghumanhera village in Southwest Delhi’s Chhawla area on Sunday night. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Sidharth.
Police said the incident took place at around 8 pm when the accused, identified as Charan Singh went outside his home to take a stroll after having dinner. Allegedly in an inebriated state, Charan was walking with his two friends.The trio were soon joined by two more friends, one was Sidharth, a milkman and another was Ram Awatar, a retired BSF officer.
Police said Charan allegedly took out his licensed pistol and began showing it to others. While doing so, Singh was allegedly showing everyone what precautions to take while handling a weapon when Charan fired and the bullet hit Sidharth in the chest and he died on the spot.
A police official said the five men knew each other. Police said Sidharth was rushed to the Rao Tula Ram Memorial hospital where he was declared brought dead. Police were informed and Singh was arrested. The weapon of offence has been recovered.