Two men were arrested while a 16-year-old boy was apprehended for allegedly opening fire at a minor during a scuffle in Jafrabad area of northeast Delhi on Friday evening, police said in a statement.
A call about gunshots was received around 6.40 pm, they said.
Police said the incident began after a minor riding a scooter allegedly brushed against a 21-year-old resident, Arman, triggering an argument. Arman and his cousin allegedly assaulted the minor, a senior police officer said.
The minor later returned with his father and other relatives, and the group allegedly attacked Arman and his cousin. During the confrontation, shots were fired, prompting a PCR alert.
Also Read: DU law student stabbed to death in south Delhi’s Sangam Vihar; 2 held
A case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act has been registered, they added.
Police further said that Yusuf (45), his son Yasir (18) and the 16-year-old were detained. A pistol and two empty cartridges were recovered from the spot, an officer said, adding that efforts are on to establish who fired and reconstruct the sequence of events.
Further investigation is underway, the officer said.
Delhi’s Drugs Control Department seized 31,700 Oxytocin vials from a Patparganj pharmaceutical premises for allegedly…
After inspecting 79 road stretches in Delhi, the CAQM said improved paving under MCD road…
Delhi recorded a sharp digital expansion over the past decade, with internet subscriptions rising from…
Over 74% of Delhi’s electorate has received enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision drive,…
Cloudy skies and showers bring relief to the capital as IMD forecasts more rain and…
Tasked with updating electoral rolls alongside their regular health responsibilities, Delhi’s frontline workers say the…
