Delhi: Multiple Shots Fired Outside Banquet Hall in Madhu Vihar Amid Property Dispute (Watch Videos)
Multiple gunshots were fired outside a banquet hall in east Delhi’s Madhu Vihar locality on Thursday night following a dispute over the ownership of the property. Local police officials confirmed that the incident occurred around 8:00 PM, triggering immediate panic in the commercial sector. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far from the scene.
Several rounds of gunfire were reported outside a banquet hall in East Delhi's Madhu Vihar area on Thursday night, with police suspecting that the incident stemmed from a property dispute. No casualties have been reported so far, and authorities have launched an investigation to identify those involved and determine the sequence of events, as reported by TOI.
Gunfire Reported Outside Banquet Hall
According to police, multiple shots were fired outside a banquet hall in Madhu Vihar late Thursday. Officers rushed to the spot after receiving information about the firing and secured the area for investigation. Delhi Shocker: Man Out on Jail Shot Dead in Rohini, Gang War Angle Under Police Investigation.
Multiple Shots Fired Outside Banquet Hall in Delhi
Delhi: Around 10 rounds of firing were reported over the Shivam Venkat Hall in the Madhu Vihar area of East Delhi. Gunshots were fired at Khatoon Chaudhary (56), who has been operating the Venkat Hall on lease for nearly seven years. Police have launched an investigation into the… pic.twitter.com/QSCLpBDrnu
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#WATCH | Delhi: An incident of firing reported outside Madhu Vihar Banquet Hall. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/xySjj9JBPy
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2026
Preliminary findings indicate that the incident was linked to an ongoing dispute over property. Investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the exchange and whether the firing was intended as intimidation or part of a larger confrontation.
Forensic teams inspected the scene and collected evidence, including spent cartridge cases. CCTV footage from the banquet hall and nearby establishments is also being examined to identify the suspects and reconstruct the events leading up to the firing. Police said statements of witnesses and people present in the area at the time of the incident are being recorded as part of the investigation. Delhi Shocker: Man Shot Dead in Preet Vihar Over Parking Dispute; Police Launch Hunt for Accused.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries or fatalities have been reported in connection with the incident. However, the firing caused panic among people in the vicinity, with several bystanders seeking safety as the shots were fired. Police have stepped up patrolling in the area and said efforts are underway to trace those responsible.
Property Dispute Under Investigation
Investigators believe the firing may have been triggered by a long-running property dispute, though the exact motive is still being verified. Officials have not disclosed the identities of those involved, stating that the investigation is at an early stage. A case has been registered, and police said further action will be taken based on the evidence gathered during the probe.
Police said all angles are being examined, including the possibility of premeditated intimidation linked to the property dispute. Additional details are expected to emerge as investigators analyse forensic evidence, CCTV footage and witness testimonies. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation while the investigation remains ongoing.
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