Gang Rivalry Suspected in Fatal Shooting in Delhi's Rohini Area
A man identified as Sahil Solanki was shot dead in Delhi's Rohini area on Saturday night, with police suspecting gang rivalry as the motive behind the killing. Sahil, who had recently been released from jail, was allegedly associated with the notorious Gogi gang, while the rival Tillu gang is suspected to be behind the murder. The two gangs are known to be sworn enemies, and this incident has heightened tensions in the locality.
Details of the Incident and Police Investigation
According to police reports, the shooting occurred in the Cartoon police station area of Rohini district, specifically in Rohini Sector 17. Sahil Solanki was shot in the head and other parts of his body. The attackers reportedly arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire, and fled the scene. Police teams, including crime and forensic units, reached the location and recovered multiple empty cartridges. Statements from local witnesses have been recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
District Additional DCP Rajiv Ranjan confirmed over the phone that Sahil had been released from jail a few days prior and had a criminal background. While no previous murder cases were registered against him, three other cases were confirmed. Police sources claimed the deceased was known as 'Durga' and was linked to the Gogi gang in the Delhi-NCR region, though this has not been officially confirmed. A knife was reportedly recovered from his right hand at the scene.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Police Efforts
Following the incident, fear has gripped the locality, with residents expressing deep concern over the brazen killing. Preeti, a local resident, voiced her distress, stating, "The continuous criminal incidents in Delhi over the past several days are proof that the nation's capital is now becoming a crime capital, where incidents like murder, robbery, theft, and shooting have become commonplace." The family members of the deceased are inconsolable, adding to the emotional toll on the community.
Police have registered a case of murder and are actively scanning CCTV footage from nearby areas. Technical surveillance and local intelligence inputs are being utilized to trace the attackers, who are currently absconding. All evidence has been seized and preserved, and the body has been kept at Ambedkar Hospital in Rohini for a post-mortem examination. The investigation remains underway as authorities work to bring the perpetrators to justice.
