A 42-year-old property dealer was shot multiple times by five suspects in Gurugram over a property dispute. The victim's nephew is among the suspects. Police have formed teams to investigate and arrest the suspects. The victim is in critical condition.
Gurugram: A 42-year-old property dealer was allegedly shot over eight times by five suspects in DLF Phase 3 on Saturday over a property dispute, said Gurugram police.
Transporter shot at over property dispute
Police said the victim’s nephew is one of the suspects and all of them have been identified.
As per police, they opened fire after intercepting the victim’s car at around 11.30am when he was on his way for a business deal.
The victim was identified as Devender alias Binder of Nathupur village. He was taken to a private hospital where he was operated upon, and eight bullets were removed from different parts of his body, police said, adding that his condition remains critical.
Police said teams have been formed to investigate the matter and to arrest the suspects at the earliest.
Assistant commissioner of police (crime) Varun Dahiya said, “We will register a case under Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Arms Act against the suspects at DLF Phase 3 police station”.
Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.Read More