Delhi Man Shot Dead an Hour Before Birthday After Hug From Attacker

A 27-year-old man was shot dead in Shahdara, Delhi, late Friday night. Police said he was only an hour away from his birthday when the attack happened. He had gone out to meet a few men to sort out a recent fight.

Police said the shooter hugged him first and then fired at his head.

The firing took place around 11:09 pm near Chhotu Halwai Shop in V Block, Naveen Shahdara. After getting a call about gunshots, a police team reached the spot and found the victim, Gagan, lying with a bullet wound on his head.

Senior officers, local police staff, the Crime Team and forensic experts checked the area. Gagan’s body was taken to GTB Hospital.

Family members said Gagan had stepped outside to meet someone he knew.
His father, Ravi Kumar, told IANS, “He came down to meet the man. They hugged, and then the man shot him in the head. He even fired in the air. By the time I came down, my son was on the ground. I don’t know about any fight.”

Gagan was married and had a baby boy who was only 10 days old.

Police later said Gagan was known in the area for past cases. He had a bullet injury on his right temple and was declared dead at the hospital.

Two men had arrived on a motorcycle. One has been caught along with the bike, while the other is still missing.

Police said Gagan had a fight with the accused earlier, and they had met to settle the matter.

A case has been filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. The police are looking into the case further.