Shopkeeper killed, 2 injured as neighbours clash in northwest Delhi

- April 5, 2026
| By : PTI |

A neighbourhood clash in Delhi’s Shakurpur turned deadly, killing a shopkeeper and injuring two; one accused has been detained

A 50-year-old grocery shop owner was killed, while two others were injured after neighbours clashed in northwest Delhi’s Shakurpur area, police said on Sunday.

The police have registered a case at Subhash Place police station, detaining one of the accused and identifying others, they said.

The incident took place at Sanjay Park on the night of April 4, following a quarrel between the shopkeeper, Rajkumar, and his neighbours, an officer said.

“During the altercation, the accused attacked the victims using lathis, iron rods and knives,” leaving him with multiple stab injuries, she said.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead, while the two injured are undergoing treatment, the officer added.