New Delhi: A 25-year-old man was shot dead in an alleged revenge killing by an acquaintance in north Delhi’s Wazirabad Monday night, police said.“The man, identified as Ravi, was allegedly shot twice near Gali No. 14 in Sangam Vihar around 11 pm,” an officer said, adding, he was rushed to a hospital but died during treatment Tuesday morning.Two accused have been arrested in connection with the case.Police suspect Ravi’s murder was linked to a murder case registered at Netaji Subhash Place police station in 2021. According to police, Ravi was accused in the case and had been released on bail in Oct.“Preliminary investigations revealed that Ravi had been drinking with four acquaintances Monday night. Among them was Kamal Goswami, a resident of JJ Colony in Wazirpur, who was a friend of the person murdered in the 2021 case,” the officer said.Investigators said that after the drinking session, the group got into a car and stopped at a location to talk. Kamal allegedly stepped out of the vehicle and opened fire on Ravi.“This was a premeditated attack. Ravi had shot Kamal’s friend in 2021 and the accused wanted to take revenge,” the officer added.Police have arrested Kamal (24) and his associate Monu (24), both residents of Wazirpur.The white Maruti Swift allegedly used by the accused to flee the spot has been recovered. Police have also seized the pistol allegedly used by Kamal.Efforts are underway to trace two other suspects who were allegedly present during the incident.
