Delhi Police Officer Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Dwarka
Dwarka shooting: Accused cop used his newly-issued service handgun
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A Delhi Police officer, Neeraj Balhara, was arrested after shooting two individuals during a noise dispute in Dwarka, resulting in one death and one serious injury. The incident occurred shortly after he received a newly issued service handgun, prompting an internal investigation and his suspension.
- 01Delhi Police officer Neeraj Balhara shot two individuals over a noise dispute.
- 02The shooting resulted in one fatality and one critical injury.
- 03Balhara had recently received a service handgun due to his role in gang arrests.
- 04The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime.
- 05Balhara was arrested after a 15-hour chase and has been suspended.
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In the early hours of Sunday, a Delhi Police officer, Neeraj Balhara, shot two men in Dwarka, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old and serious injury to another. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a noise dispute outside his residence. Balhara, who had recently been issued a Glock pistol for his work with the Special Cell due to his involvement in gang arrests, was suspended following the incident. Witnesses claim the shooting may have been motivated by bias against the victims, who were from Bihar, although this is still under investigation. Friends and family of the victims have expressed frustration over the police's response, alleging that Balhara was intoxicated during the incident. After a 15-hour manhunt, Balhara was apprehended while attempting to flee to his hometown in Rohtak. His interrogation is ongoing, and the police are examining whether he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the shooting.
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The incident raises concerns about police conduct and accountability in Delhi, particularly regarding the use of firearms by officers.
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