The Delhi Police has nabbed a 27-year-old man for allegedly opening fire outside the residence of his former girlfriend in southeast Delhi as she had been ignoring him after his marriage.
The accused has been identified as Sumit Tomar. According to R P Meena, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Southeast district, late on Sunday night Tomar opened fire in Dharampal Colony in Aali Vihar when the 24-year-old woman was at home with her family.
“After hearing the gunshot, she opened the door and found Tomar with a country-made gun in his hand. On seeing her, he shouted, ‘come outside, I will kill you and your family’. Then he ran away,” said the DCP.
“She found the main gate damaged and an empty cartridge and bullet lead. The woman told police that she was in a relationship with Tomar for 10 years but after his marriage in 2018, she had started ignoring him,” said the DCP.
“Tomar did not like it and had threatened her with dire consequences. During investigation, police received information on Tuesday that Tomar was hiding in Aali Vihar jungle. A raid was conducted and Tomar was arrested,” said the DCP.
“During interrogation, Tomar told police that he wanted to marry the woman but could not. He had procured the gun last month from Agra,” said the DCP adding the gun was found with him.