New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) A 23-year-old woman was injured by her male friend who also shot dead her mother following an argument which broke out when she refused to marry him, police said on Tuesday.

The incident took place in Mansarovar Park and the deceased has been identified as Shama Khan (45). Her injured daughter was undergoing treatment at Safdarjung hospital was stated to be out of danger, they said.

Also Read | COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Phase-III Clinical Trials of Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to Begin in Bengaluru Hospital on Wednesday.

Khan's daughter told police that the suspect was known to them and that she was in a relationship with him for around four-five years, but later broke up. On Monday night, he came to their house and started pressuring the 23-year-old woman for marriage.

This led to a heated argument and he allegedly opened fire at her. The woman's mother was hit by a bullet when she tried to save her, a senior police officer said.

Also Read | Department of Posts to Deliver Sabarimala 'Swami Prasadam' for Devotees Via Speed Post at Their Doorstep.

"Shama khan was declared brought dead at hospital while daughter is under treatment at Safdarjung hospital and now out of danger," the officer said.

The accused, who is married, is known to the family and efforts were being made to nab him, he said.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)