Delhi Water Supplier Murder: Two Arrested After CCTV Probe

New Delhi: Two days after a water supplier was shot dead inside his shop in northeast Delhi’s Dayalpur, police have arrested two men allegedly involved in the killing. The accused, identified as Ayan (21) of Chand Bagh and Imran (20) of Khajuri Khas, were traced using CCTV footage from the area, police said.

Details of the Incident

The victim, Rashid, was inside his shop when the assailants allegedly opened fire. He sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Police received information about the incident at Dayalpur police station around 6.10 pm, prompting a team to rush to the spot and launch an investigation. Residents reported that nearly 15 rounds were fired, causing panic in the neighbourhood.

Arrest and Recovery

During the probe, Ayan and Imran were tracked down and arrested. A scooter allegedly used in the crime was recovered from them. Police added that the scooter had been stolen from the Noor-e-Elahi area. During interrogation, the accused told police the murder was driven by an old enmity.

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Separate Incident: Bus Helper Stabbed to Death

In a separate incident, a 26-year-old bus helper was allegedly stabbed to death during an attempted robbery in northeast Delhi’s Shastri Park early Monday. One accused has been arrested. The victim, Musraf, worked on a tourist bus operating between Delhi and Jaipur.

Police received information from Sushrut Trauma Centre and found bloodstains at Yudhishthir Setu on GT Road, between Shastri Park and Kashmere Gate. A case was registered. The accused, Anwar (19) of Shastri Park, was later arrested. He allegedly told police that he and an associate had attempted to rob Musraf and stabbed him during the incident before fleeing. Efforts are on to apprehend the absconding co-accused.