Family Tragedy Strikes on Diwali Night in Shahdara

In a shocking assault in Delhi's Shahdara area, a 40-year-old man and his teenage nephew were killed, and his young son was injured during a Diwali celebration. The attack, believed to be motivated by personal enmity, has left the community in shock and mourning.

Family Tragedy Strikes on Diwali Night in Shahdara
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In a tragic turn of events in Delhi's Shahdara area, a Diwali celebration was marred by a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of a 40-year-old man, Akash Sharma, and his teenaged nephew, Rishabh Sharma. The incident also left Akash's 10-year-old son, Krish Sharma, injured.

The shooting occurred around 8 pm on a festive night when two assailants opened fire outside the victims' residence. Upon receiving a report at around 8:30 pm, police arrived at the scene to find traces of blood and quickly transported the victims to a hospital.

Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers, in a symbolic gesture, touched Akash Sharma's feet before shooting. Officials are considering personal enmity as a motive and have initiated a detailed investigation, including recording statements from the victims' family.

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