Driver dies after being thrashed by bouncers over spilled beer at Delhi nightclub

A 29-year-old driver was beaten to death by bouncers during a dispute over spilling of beer on a woman at a nightclub here, a police source said.

The incident took place late Saturday (October 10, 2026), at a nightclub in the Sarai Rohilla police station area. Police have arrested some people in connection with the case, while efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects, the source said.

The deceased, Daljeet, was a resident of Raghuvir Nagar. He is survived by his wife, eight-year-old son and father, the source said.

According to the source, Daljeet had gone to the club with some of his friends and one of them spilled beer on a woman. The incident triggered an argument, following which the bouncers of the club allegedly assaulted Daljeet.

The attack continued despite the group's apologies, the source said.