Rani Bagh case takes u-turn, murder ruled out | Latest News Delhi - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Rani Bagh case takes u-turn, murder ruled out

Hindustan Times | ByJatin Anand, New Delhi
Jan 31, 2011 11:54 PM IST

Three weeks after a property dealer’s family claimed that he was gunned down by his business rivals, the Delhi Police thinks it was a case of self–inflicted injury gone horribly wrong.

Three weeks after a property dealer’s family claimed that he was gunned down by his business rivals, the Delhi Police thinks it was a case of self–inflicted injury gone horribly wrong.

HT Image
HT Image

Police have reason to believe that the incident, which occurred in northwest Delhi’s Rani Bagh on January 10,
was a deliberate attempt by 40-year-old Sahil Khatri and his family to implicate one of the Khatri’s friends over property dispute.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

“We have submitted our investigation report at a city court seeking that the attempt to murder case, which was
registered in the aftermath of the incident on January 10 and later converted to a case of murder, be quashed,” said a senior police officer requesting anonymity.

According to his family, Sahil, who was a property dealer based in Rohini’s Vijay Vihar, was shot to death by two business rivals on the Rani Bagh flyover at midnight.

Khatri had provided a passerby with a ‘dying declaration’, which the latter recorded as a video clip in his phone, in which he alleged that his rivals were behind the incident.

He was rushed to Mahavir Hospital after that and referred to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) where he was declared brought dead on arrival.

“Though the dying declaration is a very crucial piece of evidence, we have three other pieces of evidence that can override it. Medical evidence has made it clear that Khatri was shot at a very close range and a manner in which only he could have shot himself.

“Secondly, the alibi provided by the business rivals he wanted to frame has been found to be genuine.

“Thirdly, and most importantly, we have traced the arms dealer in UP from where the weapon had been purchased by Khatri,” the officer said.

However, the police are yet to recover the weapon or make any arrests in the case.

“We have submitted a report in the court and are awaiting its directions.

“We have strong evidence that overrides the family’s claims,” said Karnal Singh, joint commissioner of police (northern range).

Unveiling 'Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On