BJP worker shot dead in North East Delhi, son stabbed

Gallery

MORE...

Sports

U23 World Wrestling Championship: Chirag Chikkara wins gold as India end campaign with nine medals

The 18-year-old, Chirag Chikkara clinched a gold medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg categ

FIFA president Infantino confirms at least 9 African teams for the 2026 World Cup

Hockey, cricket, wrestling, badminton, squash axed from 2026 CWG in Glasgow

FIFA : Over 100 female footballers urge FIFA to reconsider partnership with Saudi oil giant

Ecuador ready to make history against Uruguay: Beccacece

Divanshi wins second gold as India sweep women's 25m standard pistol at Lima Junior Worlds

MORE...

BJP worker shot dead in North East Delhi, son stabbed

Last Updated : 23 Nov 2020 04:50:28 PM IST

Gun (file photo)

Unknown assailants shot dead BJP worker and RTI activist Zulfiqar Qureshi in Delhi's Sunder Nagri in Nand Nagri area of North East Delhi on Monday morning.

Qureshi, 57, was shot in the head and died on the spot.

According to preliminary reports, Qureshi, along with his son left his house at around 7 am towards a nearby mosque when he was shot dead. The assailants also stabbed Qureshi's son who has been admitted to a hospital.

The police later cordoned off the area and the forensic team reached the spot to collect evidence. The armed assailants fled after shooting the victim.

According to the police, Qureshi has several cases registered against him and his son, too, hsa been involved into a bike theft case.

"We have got some clues about the assailants and our teams are working on it. Prima facie it seems to be a matter of personal enmity," said Ved Prakash Surya, DCP North East Delhi.

The police are now collecting the CCTV footage around the area to get some more clues about the assailants. Many teams have been formed to identify and arrest the accused.