A 35-year-old warehouse contractor was shot dead while sleeping in his room in northwest Delhi's Ranhola area. The incident took place late Thursday night when unidentified assailants entered the victim's residence and fired multiple shots at him.
Details of the Incident
The deceased has been identified as Ravi Kumar, a resident of Ranhola. According to the police, Kumar was a contractor who managed a warehouse in the area. He was sleeping in his room when the attackers barged in and opened fire. Neighbors heard the gunshots and alerted the police.
Police Investigation
Upon receiving the information, a police team reached the spot and found Kumar lying in a pool of blood with multiple bullet injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The police have registered a case of murder under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer District) Sanjay Kumar Sain said, "Preliminary investigation suggests that personal enmity could be the motive behind the murder. We are questioning family members and associates to identify the suspects."
Background
Ravi Kumar had been living in the area for several years and was known to have disputes with some individuals over business dealings. Police are examining his call records and CCTV footage from the vicinity to trace the assailants. No arrest has been made so far.
Further investigation is underway to uncover the exact circumstances leading to the crime. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.
