Delhi Businessman Shot Dead by Bike-Borne Assailants During Morning Walk in Shahdara

Businessman Shot Dead: Another day, another shooting in Shahdara. A businessman was shot dead while on his morning walk on Saturday.

Acting on complaints from locals, a team from Farsh Bazaar police station rushed to the scene and transported the victim to the hospital.

Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries en route. The deceased has been identified as Sunil Jain, a 52-year-old crockery shop owner.

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Shahdara DCP Prashant Gautam said a PCR call was received at 8:36 am."Two men on a motorcycle shot Sunil Jain multiple times and fled. He sustained 3-4 gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead. Jain was a 52-year-old businessman who owned a crockery store. The family has denied any prior threats, "DCP said. Police are investigating to catch the culprits and find out the motive behind the shooting.

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The shooting has triggered a political storm, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Delhi’s law and order. AAP leader and former CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted on X, “Home Minister Amit Shah is not able to ensure safety in the city” He wrote, "Amit Shah has destroyed Delhi, turning it into a jungle raj. People are living in constant fear. The BJP is incapable of managing Delhi's law and order. Delhiites must unite and raise their voices."

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj also expressed concern, stating, "In the crime capital, Shahdara, the morning echoed with gunshots as crockery trader Sunil Jain was ambushed while returning home on his scooter after a morning walk. Reports suggest 6-7 rounds were fired, all hitting Jain."

Investigation Underway

The police are probing the case from all angles, including personal enmity or business rivalry and are working to identify the attackers. Further details on the investigation are awaited.

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