Taxi Driver Shot Dead in Delhi

A 25-year-old taxi driver was allegedly shot dead by unidentified men in southwest Delhi's Sagarpur area, police said Sunday.

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New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) A 25-year-old taxi driver was allegedly shot dead by unidentified men in southwest Delhi's Sagarpur area, police said Sunday.

The incident occurred past Saturday midnight. The driver, Joginder Singh, a native of Sonipat in Haryana, was found lying in a pool of blood near a car by some passers by following which police were informed, they said.

A pistol magazine and five live rounds were seized from the spot, a senior police official said, adding the body has been sent for post-mortem and his family has been informed about it.

Police said the man was shot thrice.

A case has been registered and the matter is being probed. CCTV footage are being scanned to ascertain the sequence of event, the officer said.

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