A businessman was shot dead during his morning walk in east Delhi; third murder in 12 hours – ThePrint – PTIFeed

New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) A businessman going out for his morning walk was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in East Delhi’s Shahdara on Saturday. This is one of three killings reported in different parts of the national capital in just 12 hours.

In Govindpuri, southeast Delhi, a man was stabbed to death and his brother was seriously injured in the attack following a dispute over the cleanliness of a shared toilet. The second incident took place in Khayala, west Delhi, where a man strangled his mother over a property dispute.

A police official said Jain was attacked while returning home on a pillion scooter after a morning walk at the Yamuna Sports Complex.

While one Sumit (37) was riding the two-wheeler, Jain’s two friends were riding another scooter.

Police said two men wearing helmets came on foot and opened fire on Jain when the scooter stopped at Vishwas Nagar traffic lights. One of them shot Jain in the stomach, the other aimed at his head and pulled the trigger.

After the attack, the attackers fled on a motorcycle, a police official said, adding that an investigation had been launched.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam, who visited the spot, said police received a report of the firing at around 8.30 am.

Jain’s family members told the police that he was neither hostile towards anyone nor had he received any threats, he added.

“We are investigating the case from every angle,” Gautam said, adding that footage from CCTV cameras in the area is being scanned.

Police suspect that personal enmity may be behind the chilling murder.

According to sources, before the attackers opened fire, one of them asked Sumit and Jain if one of them was ‘Virat’ and when Sumit replied that they did not know any Virat, the other attacker shouted, “Yahi hain”. Sources said the duo fired eight shots at Jain and four of them hit him.

Sumit told the police that he fled, leaving the scooter and Jain behind.

Another officer said Sumit, who befriended Jain five to six months ago, has a gambling conviction.

He said the police were verifying Sumit’s statement. The officer added that the statements of Jain’s other two friends were also recorded.

Jain left behind a wife and two married children. His daughter lives in another locality in East Delhi.

The officer said Sunil Jain’s son Rishabh was helping him in his business.

He added that statements of family members and other relatives are being recorded.

Sunil Jain’s friends and his employees told the police that he was a humble man who never fought with anyone.

Jaina store employee Poonam told PTI Videos that she is a very nice person who is always willing to help. “We are all shocked,” Poonam added. PTI ALK IJT

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