New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) A history sheeter was shot dead in Alipur area of outer north Delhi on Friday evening, with police suspecting that he was killed over personal enmity, officials said.

Police received a PCR call around 7.30 PM regarding a firing incident. The victim was identified as Karan Thapa, a resident of the same locality, they said.

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He had sustained bullet injuries and was taken to Harishchandra Hospital, where doctors declared him dead, they added.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Thapa had a criminal background, with two cases registered against him for attempt to murder and extortion, a police officer said.

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Police suspect personal enmity as a possible motive behind the killing, as he was reportedly involved in a long-standing family dispute with his in-laws, the officer said.

A case has been registered, and multiple teams have been formed to track down the assailants. CCTV footage from the area is also being scanned to nab the accused, he added.

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