Dehradun Businessman Gunned Down in Broad Daylight, Fourth Murder in Fortnight
In a shocking incident that has rattled the city, a Dehradun businessman was brutally murdered in a daylight shooting on Wednesday morning. The victim, identified as Arjun Sharma, was the owner of the Amardeep Gas Agency located on GMS Road. This tragic event marks the fourth murder in the district within just a fortnight, raising serious concerns about law and order in the region.
Details of the Fatal Attack
According to police reports, the incident occurred near Tibetan Market around 10:30 AM. Two assailants on a scooter opened fire on Sharma, leaving him critically injured. He was immediately rushed to Doon Hospital for emergency treatment, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival. The Dalanwala Police Station received information about the shooting and launched an investigation into the case.
Family Business Dispute Emerges as Key Motive
During preliminary inquiries, authorities uncovered a bitter family feud that may have led to the murder. Police revealed that Sharma had been embroiled in a dispute related to the family business. His mother, Beena Sharma, had previously approached the high court seeking security, citing a threat to her life from her own son. This legal plea highlights the depth of the familial conflict.
Abhilasha Sharma, the wife of the deceased, filed a formal complaint that has resulted in an FIR being registered. She alleged that her mother-in-law had financial dealings with three individuals, and her husband had strongly opposed these monetary transactions. This opposition reportedly sparked intense disputes between Sharma and his mother. In her statement, Abhilasha expressed suspicion that her husband's murder was directly linked to this ongoing family conflict.
Police Response and Investigation
Rajiv Swaroop, Inspector General of Police for the Garhwal Range, has taken swift action in response to this crime. He has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police in Dehradun to constitute special teams dedicated to making arrests in the case. A review meeting was convened at the Range Office with all Circle Officers of Dehradun district to address the recent surge in criminal incidents.
During this meeting, authorities issued necessary directions regarding prompt detection and effective prevention of such crimes. Officers have been instructed to:
- Conduct regular checking drives to detain suspicious persons
- Perform routine and random checks at multiple locations throughout the district
- Establish effective control over criminal activities through increased vigilance
The police are treating this case with utmost seriousness, given its connection to the broader pattern of violence in the area. The investigation continues as authorities work to identify and apprehend the perpetrators responsible for this heinous crime.
