Delivery executive shot dead, friend injured in firing incident in Delhi's Jaffarpur Kalan

ANI
27 Apr 2026, 04:17 GMT+10

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): A 21-year-old delivery executive was killed and his friend injured after a man allegedly opened fire following an argument in Delhi's Jaffarpur Kalan area in the early hours of Saturday, police said.According to police, information was received at PS Jaffarpur Kalan around 2:30 AM from Rao Tula Ram Memorial Hospital regarding two persons admitted with gunshot injuries, one of whom was declared brought dead.

The deceased has been identified as Pandav Kumar (21), a resident of Bindapur, who worked as a Zomato delivery boy. The injured, Krishan, is his friend and was residing with him.

Preliminary enquiry revealed that the incident occurred after a birthday party at a house in Jaffarpur Kalan.

Following the function, a group had gathered on the main road while dispersing. During this time, an argument broke out between the group and a resident, identified as Neeraj.

Police said the accused allegedly fired at Pandav Kumar, with the bullet piercing his chest and exiting to hit Krishan, who was sitting behind him on a motorcycle.

Both victims were rushed to the hospital, where Pandav Kumar was declared dead. The accused, a native of Haryana who had been living in the area for several years, has been identified.

A case has been registered under the relevant sections, and further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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