New Delhi, June 28: A 22-year-old man was shot dead and two others were injured when some persons opened fire in a north-east Delhi locality following a fight between two groups over water, police said today.
The incident was reported from Karawal Nagar at around 10:30 pm yesterday and the deceased has been identified as Bhagat Singh, a senior police official said.
Singh was shot in the chest while two others — Ompal and Pankaj — received bullet injuries in leg and stomach. The condition of Ompal is stated to be critical while Pankaj is out of danger.
The victims were rushed to GTB Hospital where Bhagat was declared brought dead. Ompal and Pankaj were later transferred to St Stephens Hospital after preliminary treatment.
“We are told by locals that there was a fight over water which turned ugly.
–Agencies