New Delhi: A man recently released on bail in a murder case was shot dead in the Wazirabad area in North Delhi during late night on Monday. Two accused have been arrested by the police.
Ravi sustained bullet wounds and was rushed to the nearby hospital through an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV). Later he succumbed to the injuries on Tuesday.
Around 11 pm, Ravi was shot at in Gali No. 14 in Sangam Vihar near Divine Hospital. The accused was one of the accused in a murder case registered in 2021 at Netaji Subhash Place police station in Northwest Delhi. He was released on bail in October 2026.
Suspected to be over old murder case
Initial investigations have revealed that the accused was shot at to take revenge for the 2021 murder.
Police said Ravi was having a drink with some friends including Kamal Goswami, a friend of the victim of the 2021 murder.
Later they all travelled in a car, however, Ravi got out of the car to have a discussion with them. Kamal Goswami allegedly opened fire at Ravi using a pistol and fled.
Ravi is believed to have been targeted by Goswami.
Search launched by Delhi Police leads to arrests
Delhi Police launched a search operation, leading to the arrest of Kamal Goswami, believed to be the main accused, and his accomplice Monu.
Both are local to Wazirpur with Goswami believed to be a resident of JJ Colony.
Police have also seized the pistol allegedly used in the shooting and the vehicle used to flee.
Investigations are ongoing to determine if any of the individuals present with Ravi prior to the shooting played any role.