Fifth Arrest Made in Preet Vihar Murder Case in Delhi
Delhi Police make fifth arrest in Preet Vihar murder
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Delhi Police have arrested Aarush Sharma, the 18-year-old son of the prime suspect Gaurav Sharma, in connection with the murder of businessman Pankaj Nayyar. The incident, stemming from a parking dispute, occurred in Preet Vihar, East Delhi, and all five accused are now in custody.
- 01Aarush Sharma, 18, is the fifth arrest in the murder case.
- 02The murder was triggered by a parking dispute.
- 03Pankaj Nayyar was shot dead by Gaurav Sharma.
- 04The incident occurred in a residential area of Preet Vihar.
- 05All five accused have been apprehended by police.
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Delhi Police have made a fifth arrest in the murder case of Pankaj Nayyar, a 34-year-old businessman, who was shot dead during a parking dispute in Preet Vihar, East Delhi. The latest suspect, Aarush Sharma, is the 18-year-old son of the prime accused, Gaurav Sharma (45). The police reported that Aarush was arrested near Meerut while attempting to return to Delhi after fleeing to Kullu in Himachal Pradesh and then to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. He had handed over the murder weapon, an unlicensed pistol, to an acquaintance in Noida before his escape. The incident escalated from a verbal altercation to a fatal confrontation early Monday morning, resulting in Nayyar's death. Gaurav Sharma, who allegedly shot Nayyar, was accompanied by his son, nephew, and two friends during the incident. All five individuals involved have been arrested, with police confirming that the investigation is ongoing.
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This incident highlights the escalating violence over minor disputes in urban areas, raising concerns about public safety.
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