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Multiple shots fired at car near Delhi's Kashmere Gate; spouse of Lawrence Bishnoi's ‘advocate’ in vehicle

An officer aware of the matter said that one man who was sitting at the back sustained a bullet injury and claims of advocate are being verified.

Updated on: Feb 25, 2026, 06:05:07 IST
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Several rounds were fired at a car with five occupants in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate late on Tuesday, police said adding that one person sustained injuries. A man who claims to be gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's advocate was in the car at the time of the incident.

A police officer said that crime and forensics team has been called for inspection and CCTV footage is being obtained. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO/Representational Image)
A police officer said that crime and forensics team has been called for inspection and CCTV footage is being obtained. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO/Representational Image)

Joint commissioner of police (central range) Madhur Verma who visited the spot confirmed the incident.

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According to an officer aware of the matter, the incident was reported around 10:30pm regarding multiple rounds being fired near ISBT Kashmere Gate. "When police reached the spot, they were informed that unidentified assailants fired several rounds at a car. One person had sustained injuries," the officer said.

The officer added that five men were in the car and a man identified as Sandeep who was sitting at the back sustained a bullet injury near his shoulder at the back. "A man who identified himself as Deepak Khatri said that he was an advocate and represents gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. His claims are, however, being verified" the officer said.

Later, preliminary probe revealed that Deepak Khatri's wife Rajni Khatri is Bishnoi's lawyer and Sandeep works at an NGO. "The five people were sitting in a Ciaz when the assailants came and fired from behind," the officer said.

According to initial findings, three men came on a scooter and one of them fired, however, CCTV footage will bring more clarity.

"Statements of the occupants of the car and locals are being recorded. Crime and forensics team has been called for inspection and CCTV footage is being obtained," the officer said.

A case will be registered under relevant sections in due course, they said.

 
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Hemani Bhandari

Hemani Bhandari is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times in New Delhi, where she reports on crime, policing, governance and social issues. With over a decade of experience in journalism, she specialises in combining on-ground reporting with evidence-based storytelling to examine the human impact of public policy, law enforcement and urban governance. Over the years, she has reported extensively on major developments in the capital, including crime investigations, civic challenges, protests, and issues affecting vulnerable communities. As a Special Correspondent, she focuses on producing exclusive investigations, enterprise stories and long-form features that go beyond daily news cycles. She has a keen interest in using public records, official data and field reporting to uncover systemic issues and present complex subjects in an accessible manner. A graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, Hemani believes in rigorous, ethical and evidence-based reporting. She is passionate about investigative journalism and continuously seeks to expand her skills in data journalism, open-source investigations and digital reporting techniques.

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