India News | Delhi: 17-year-old Boy Injured in Azadpur Firing Incident; FIR Registered, Search on for Accused
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to the victim's mother at the trauma centre, Neetu, who was also an eyewitness, informed the police that three boys arrived with firearms and opened fire on them. "I, along with my son (Aryan), Ranjeeta and Nikhil, was standing on the footpath near the Foot Overbridge, which is opposite the main gate of MCD Colony, Azadpur. They were about to go back home. Just then, suddenly, three boys named Laddu, Shamsher, and Shanu from Jahangirpuri arrived there," explained Neetu.
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): A 17-year-old boy named Aryan, son of Neetu and Sanjay, was injured in a firing incident that took place near Azadpur Terminal under the Adarsh Nagar Police Station area at around 10 pm on Monday, according to police officials
The Delhi Police confirmed on Tuesday that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway.
Speaking from the trauma centre, Neetu, Aryan's mother and an eyewitness, told police that three youths armed with firearms suddenly arrived and opened fire.
"I, along with my son (Aryan), Ranjeeta and Nikhil, was standing on the footpath near the Foot Overbridge, which is opposite the main gate of MCD Colony, Azadpur. They were about to go back home. Just then, suddenly, three boys named Laddu, Shamsher, and Shanu from Jahangirpuri arrived there," she said.
She added, "They had firearms in their hands and opened fire on them. Aryan sustained two bullet injuries and was rushed to the Trauma Centre with the assistance of Azadpur picket staff."
Following the incident, the Crime Team and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) were called to the spot. An FIR (No. 564/25) has been registered under sections 109(1)/3(5) of the BNS and 25/27/54/59 of the Arms Act dated July 8, 2025. A search operation to locate the accused is currently underway.
In a separate case on Saturday, two criminals accused in a murder case in Rohtak, Haryana, were injured during an encounter with the Delhi Police Special Cell in the Narela area. The Delhi Police said the accused opened fire when asked to surrender, prompting the police to shoot them in the legs.
"After this, the police shot them in their legs. Both the criminals are in hospital, after which they will be questioned," Delhi Police said in a statement. (ANI)
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