New
Delhi
[India], April 16 (ANI): In a shocking incident in East
Delhi
‘s
Shahdara
district, a 20-year-old woman identified as Saira was allegedly shot dead by a male friend late Monday night in
GTB Enclave
. The accused reportedly fired two rounds at her following an argument and fled the scene.
According to
Delhi
Police officials, the incident was captured in
CCTV footage
, which showed the duo walking calmly moments before the situation escalated. “An altercation suddenly broke out, after which the man pulled out a pistol and shot Saira twice,” police said.
A PCR call was received at the
GTB Enclave
police station around the time of the incident, reporting a woman lying with bullet injuries. Upon reaching the service road near MIG Flats Opposite Sunder Nagri, the police found Saira lying dead with two bullet wounds. A forensic examination confirmed she had been shot at close range.
Saira’s family revealed that she had been staying with her sister Sayyeda and her brother-in-law since the recent death of her mother. The family had been preparing for the 40-day mourning ritual (chaliswa) for her mother, scheduled for Thursday, when they were struck by this second tragedy.
Police have identified the accused and are conducting raids to apprehend him. A case under Section 103 (murder) of the
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
has been registered at
GTB Enclave
Police Station.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are also verifying the motive behind the murder. (ANI)
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