A Delhi Police sub-inspector was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Shahdara’s Vivek Vihar area, officials said on Monday, 20 May.
The sub-inspector has been identified as Rajkumar. He was posted at the Delhi Police Control Room (PCR).
The incident took place on Sunday night when he had gone out for a walk after dinner, a senior police officer said.
"According to the victim's family members, Rajkumar and his neighbour Bhuri, a notorious character in Vivek vihar had some dispute and a fight took place between them,” Meghna Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara), said.
The victim's family also alleged that the area is "full of bootleggers" and is extremely unsafe.
"According to people present on the spot, an argument took place between them over a video," Yadav added.
In order to save himself, he ran into a house but the criminals chased and caught him. He was bludgeoned to death after this, Times of India reported.
Rajkumar was rushed to Max Hospital in Patparganj where he was declared brought dead.
"No injury mark has been found on Rajkumar's body and the post-mortem report will reveal the exact cause of death," the DCP added.
‘We Don’t Trust the Police’
The family members of the deceased sub-inspector said they have no faith in the police. They questioned why the cops were late in reaching the place where sub-inspector Rajkumar was beaten up.
‘I want police protection and not from the local station but from the higher ups. I will go to the DG Delhi Police, if need be.’Vaishali, daughter of Rajkumar
‘How can the police not be concerned when one of their men has been beaten to death?’Wife of Rajkumar
‘Extremely Shocking’
Reacting to the news of Rajkumar’s alleged murder, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called the incident extremely shocking. He also questioned, in a tweet, who will take on the responsibility of safeguarding Delhiites if the police itself was not safe.
DCW Issues Notice
The Delhi Commission For Women, meanwhile, has issued a notice to city police over the killing of a sub-inspector in Shahdara and sought details from them about their investigation in the case.
In its notice, the Commission said police should take urgent steps to curb the menace of illicit liquor and gambling in the area, and sought details of FIR registered in the matter along with a copy of the FIR.
DCW has asked for details of the accused and previous cases registered against the alleged culprit along with status report of each case.
The notice has sought a reply from the police by 24 May.
(With inputs from PTI, Times of India)
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