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Father Killed in Gurugram: Son Claims Attack Was Aimed at Him
10 Sep
Summary
- A cloth trader was fatally shot by three bike-borne assailants in Gurugram.
- The victim's son claims the shooters intended to target him due to a past accusation.
- Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage, and conducting raids.
A 45-year-old cloth trader, identified as Mahendra, was fatally shot in Gurugram on Thursday morning. The incident occurred as Mahendra was traveling with his 21-year-old son, Sahil, towards their shop when three bike-borne assailants opened fire.
Mahendra sustained critical injuries and later died during treatment at a government hospital. His son, Sahil, who witnessed the shooting, made a startling revelation. Sahil stated that the attackers were actually targeting him and that his father was hit accidentally.
According to Sahil, the assailants were motivated by an old rivalry and a desire to avenge a killing that occurred in January 2025, for which Sahil's brother is currently imprisoned. The shooters allegedly followed Mahendra and Sahil before opening fire.
Police, led by ACP Kapil Ahlawat, arrived at the scene with a forensic team. Mahendra's body was sent for a post-mortem examination. The police are actively investigating, examining CCTV footage to identify the attackers, and have implemented a citywide blockade with multiple teams conducting raids to apprehend the suspects.
