Man Shoots Neighbour In Leg, Then Dies By Suicide In Delhi: Cops
A man in Delhi shot his neighbor in the leg before taking his own life. Police are currently investigating the motive behind the incident, which occurred in the Johri Pur area.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local public safety concerns and the legal implications of firearm possession in urban residential areas.
A man allegedly shot his 48-year-old neighbour in the leg in the Johri Pur area here with his father's licensed revolver, and then shot himself, resulting in his death, police said on Friday.According to police, the injured woman, identified as Rajwatii, told investigators that Neeraj (32) was her neighbour. She said around 7:15 am, Neeraj called and asked for an earthen pot because the family is in the pot business in the Gokalpuri area of northeast Delhi.Police said while she was speaking to him, Neeraj allegedly fired at her, hitting her in the right leg. Rajwati was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital, they said."After the shooting, Neeraj allegedly went inside a room on the first floor of his house and bolted the door from inside.
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