Man injured in gang rivalry shootout in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar
A gang-related shooting in Lajpat Nagar leaves one man injured as rival groups clash over personal disputes.
An incident of gang violence was reported from Delhi's Lajpat Nagar area on Saturday evening, resulting in one person being injured. Members of a rival gang opened fire on a person, escalating a petty rivalry issue into a bloodshed confrontation.
About the incident
Significantly, while the elaborated details of the incident are yet to be ascertained, according to the information available, the incident occurred around 6:47 p.m. at H Block Lajpat Nagar.
The authorities said the incident involved Abhishek Sagar, alias Katya, who was allegedly shot by a known criminal, Abhishek Taneja, and his gang member at the behest of another suspect identified as Rohit Chaudhary.
According to the information available, Chaudhary is said to have a rivalry with Abhishek Sagar, alias Katya, who allegedly fired on him earlier on November 3, 2023. The incident led to a case being registered under FIR 706/23. Nine accused were arrested in connection with that incident, facing charges under Section 307 (attempt to murder) and rioting.
At the time, Katya was a juvenile and was subsequently apprehended. Meanwhile, Katya has a history of criminal activity, having been involved in three cases as a juvenile.
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