Man kills 27-year-old in Delhi's Bawana, gets killed by victim’s brother

A 27-year-old man, Sachin, was allegedly shot dead by Sonu alias Pradeep following a quarrel at midnight on Sunday, police said.

Delhi’s Bawana area witnessed a double murder after a 27-year-old man, Sachin, was allegedly shot dead by Sonu alias Pradeep following a quarrel at midnight on Sunday, police said.

Delhi Police have apprehended the brother, while further investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the incident. (PTI)

In a retaliatory attack, Sachin’s brother Naresh allegedly caught hold of Sonu and killed him.

Delhi Police have apprehended Naresh, while further investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the incident.

"On 15.11.2026 around midnight, information was received at PS Bawana regarding gunshot injury to a person. On reaching MV Hospital, one person was found brought dead with a gunshot injury to the chest. He was identified as Sachin, aged 27 years, R/o Village Pooth Khurd, Delhi. During inspection of the scene of the crime, a cowshed owned by the family of the deceased, blood stains and 3 empty rounds were found. On further inspection, one more dead body was found in the adjoining gully, about 100 metres away. He was identified as Sonu @ Pradeep, R/o Village Pooth Khurd, Delhi," Delhi police said.

On checking CCTV footage and during enquiry, it came to light that Sonu @ Pradeep had shot dead Sachin after a quarrel. Thereafter, Naresh, brother of the deceased Sachin, caught hold of Sonu @ Pradeep and killed him, police said in a statement.

Further investigation is underway.