Diwali Bloodbath: Brutal Double Murder Rocks Shahdara, 1 Injured

Diwali Bloodbath: Brutal Double Murder In the Farsh Bazar area of Shahdara, a tragic incident occurred during Diwali celebrations when Akash Sharma, 40, also known as Chotu, and his 16-year-old nephew Rishabh Sharma were shot dead by two assailants. Akash’s 10-year-old son, Krish, was injured in the shooting. The police reported that the shooting happened around 8:30 PM, following a call about gunfire in Bihari Colony. Upon arrival, officers found that the victims had already been taken to the hospital, where both Akash and Rishabh were pronounced dead.

CCTV footage reveals that Akash and Rishabh, dressed in yellow kurtas, were lighting firecrackers outside their home when two men approached—one on a motorcycle and the other on foot. After a brief conversation with Akash, one of the men produced a gun and fired five shots as Akash turned to go inside, fatally hitting him and injuring his son. Rishabh attempted to chase the shooter but was shot as well.

Authorities apprehended a minor in connection with the case, who allegedly had a longstanding financial dispute with Akash. This minor is believed to have hired the shooter, with the murder plot developing over the previous 15 days. They had been observing Akash’s movements for three days prior to the incident. Both Akash and the minor have prior criminal records, while the shooter remains at large.

Diwali Bloodbath: Brutal Double Murder  In Shahdara, Delhi, a tragic shooting occurred on Thursday night during Diwali celebrations, resulting in the deaths of 44-year-old Akash Sharma and his 16-year-old nephew, Rishabh Sharma. The police have detained a 17-year-old boy who allegedly hired the shooter due to a financial dispute.

The incident took place around 8 PM in the Farsh Bazar area and was recorded on CCTV. The footage shows Akash, his nephew, and his 15-year-old son, Krish Sharma, celebrating by bursting firecrackers outside their home. The 17-year-old approached Akash on a motorcycle and touched his feet, while the shooter stood nearby. Moments later, the shooter fired approximately five bullets at Akash, fatally injuring him and wounding Krish. Rishabh chased after the shooters but was also shot and killed.

According to police, the teen had lent Akash ₹70,000 about a month prior, but Akash had not repaid the loan or answered his calls. A senior police official indicated that the murder had been planned for 17 days. The minor had previously faced an attempted murder charge, while Akash had multiple cases against him, including serious charges related to rape and murder involving the teen and his brother, Yogesh Sharma, who is Rishabh’s father.

Diwali Bloodbath: Brutal Double Murder  A 40-year-old man and his 16-year-old nephew were shot dead, and the man’s 10-year-old son was injured when two armed assailants opened fire outside their home in Shahdara, Delhi, on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 8 PM while the family was celebrating Diwali in the Farsh Bazar area. The victims were identified as Akash Sharma, also known as Chottu, and his nephew Rishabh Sharma. Akash’s son, Krish Sharma, suffered gunshot wounds.

The police received a call about the incident around 8:30 PM and sent a team to the scene, where they discovered blood on the ground. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers touched Akash’s feet before opening fire. All three victims were taken to a hospital, where Akash and Rishabh were pronounced dead, while Krish is currently receiving treatment.

Investigations by Delhi Police revealed that the murder had been planned 17 days prior. Both the detained minor and Akash had previous legal issues, and the shooting stemmed from a financial dispute between them.