A 27-year-old local bus driver was shot dead by a taxi driver in Southwest Delhi's Baba Hari Dass Nagar area on Sunday night. The accused was arrested, police said on Monday.
According police, the accused identified as Sudhir, a taxi driver, has been harbouring a grudge against bus driver Jitender after a heated argument over picking up passengers six months ago.
On Sunday around 9.30pm, Jitender was returning home after completing his duty. As Jitender reached the bus stand near his house, two motorcycle-borne men came and intercepted him.
“On seeing them, Jitender started running but the bikers stopped him and pumped six bullets into him. After which they fled the spot. On hearing the gun shots, locals came out and raised an alarm and called the family of Jitender who was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead,” added the police officer.
Police said that the main accused, Sudhir was arrested from the Jharoda Kalan village area itself.
During the interogation, Sudhir confessed to the crime and revealed his accomplice as Sumit. Police said that efforts are being made to nab Sumit, who is a member of a gang in Southwest Delhi.