Delhi NCR

Man shot in face during robbery bid in west Delhi

Published by
PTI

A 35-year-old man was shot in face by four unidentified people who opened fire at him from inside a car in a bid to snatch his gold chain and bracelet, police said on Monday.

Pradeep Singh, who runs a salon, was injured in his cheek and was taken to a hospital. He was having an ice-cream with his brother-in-law Simar Jeet near Hari Nagar clock tower in west Delhi when the incident happened, police said.

According to police, on Sunday around 11.20 pm, a gang of four people fired a round at Pradeep from inside a car in a bid to rob him of his chain and bracelet. Singh is now stated to be stable and is out of danger, police said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Ghanshyam Bansal said, “Multiple teams have been formed and CCTV cameras installed in and around the area are being checked. The data is also being scrutinised. Sources have been deployed.”

A case under appropriate section of law has been registered and further investigation is underway to ascertain the identity of the culprits to nab them, he said.

For more stories that cover the ongoings of Delhi NCR, follow us on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriot_in/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patriot_Delhi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thepatriotnewsindia
PTI

Published by
PTI

Recent Posts

Biker death case: Delhi court seeks fresh status report from investigating officer

A Delhi court has sought a fresh status report in the Janakpuri biker death case;…

February 13, 2026

Perfect date ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Delhi

From heritage dinners to playful workshops, Delhi-NCR’s Valentine’s Day offerings blend romance, global flavours, and…

February 13, 2026

Delhi: GRAP restrictions delay PWD’s roundabout revamp project; deadline set to March 2026

GRAP-related construction curbs delayed PWD’s plan to revamp over 40 roundabouts with landscaping and art…

February 13, 2026

Delhi Police freezes Rs 68 lakh assets in two separate drug trafficking cases

Properties worth Rs 68 lakh, including shops, vehicles and cash linked to alleged narcotics trafficking,…

February 13, 2026

Delhi HC expresses concern on children being exploited to commit crimes, denies bail to woman

The woman was alleged to have trafficked a child from her native village and got…

February 13, 2026

Seven held for Rs 60 lakh daylight robbery in north Delhi; police say gang tipped off by insider

A case was registered, and over 100 CCTV cameras from Rohini to the crime spot…

February 13, 2026