Gangster Himanshu Bhau Takes Responsibility In Delhi Gym Trainer Murder Case
A gym trainer was shot dead in Delhi, with police investigating a potential link to a social media claim of responsibility by gangster Himanshu Bhau. Authorities are also exploring whether the murder is related to a long-standing local family rivalry.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gang violence and the use of social media by criminal organizations to claim responsibility for crimes.
A gym trainer was shot dead in south Delhi's Aya Nagar on Monday morning and police said they were probing whether the shooting is linked to a longstanding rivalry in the village.Police are also verifying the authenticity of a social media post attributed to gangster Himanshu Bhau, who is based abroad, claiming responsibility for the killing, sources said, adding that they are looking into whether the claim has any connection with the killing.Vijay Kumar was in a gym when some men allegedly called him outside, following which two bike-borne assailants opened fire at him near Hansa Chowk in the Fatehpur Beri area, according to his family and police.Around 15 rounds were fired during the incident, which took place at around 10 am, police said."Vijay Kumar sustained multiple gunshot injuries and later succumbed.
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