Delhi crime news: A 35-year-old gym owner was shot dead by two bike-borne attackers in south Delhi's Greater Kailash on Thursday night, said Delhi Police. The deceased was identified as Nadir Shah, who is of Afghan origin. "He was immediately rushed to the Max Hospital by his friends but was declared dead. A case under relevant sections is being registered, and further investigation is underway," the Delhi Police said.
6 arrested by police
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested six people in connection with the murder of Nadir Shah. The shooters are still absconding in the case.
During the probe, it was found that Nadir Shah, a resident of CR Park, had suffered bullet injuries, police said.
"Around 10:45 pm, we received a PCR call about a firing incident. We got the information about the firing incident in the E-block of GK (Greater Kailash). He was identified as Nadir Shah and runs a gym in partnership. Around 7-8 rounds of bullets were fired," DCP (South) Ankit Chauhan said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankit Chauhan said that information was received regarding firing at GK 1, adding one person was injured and taken to the Max Hospital. The police personnel, on reaching the spot, found some bullet projectiles and empty cartridges.
"The attackers came on a two-wheeler, fired on him, and ran away. He was immediately rushed to the hospital by his friends but was declared brought dead," Chauhan said.
Nadir Shah used to run a gym on a partnership basis. The investigations are on from all possible angles, he added.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for the murder
Gangster Rohit Godara of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the murder of Nadir Shah in GK through a social media post. The agencies are also investigating this post.
Rohit Godara's social media post.
