Final Up to date:January 11, 2026, 11:12 IST
The sufferer’s elder daughter has alleged that the homicide was orchestrated by the prime accused in her father’s killing, who continues to be on the run
Police stated the lady suffered a gunshot damage to her head and died on the spot. (Picture for illustration)
A 44-year-old girl was shot useless in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh, with the police suspecting the killing to be linked to the homicide of her husband in 2023.
In accordance with police, the prime accused within the 2023 homicide case continues to be on the run whereas different accused are in Tihar jail.
The lady was recognized as Rachna Yadav, a resident of Shalimar Bagh. Police stated she suffered a gunshot damage to her head and died on the spot. Her household, nonetheless, claimed that she was killed as a result of she was a key witness in her husband’s homicide case that’s below trial.
The police stated they acquired a PCR name at 10.59 am at Shalimar Bagh, reporting {that a} girl had been shot. Native groups rushed to the spot and located Rachna Yadav’s physique on the highway. In addition they recovered an empty cartridge from the scene.
Further commissioner of police (northwest) Bhisham Singh stated preliminary inquiry exhibits that she was getting back from a neighbour’s home when unidentified assailants fired at her from shut vary.
“She was shot within the head and died on the spot. Crime staff and FSL groups have been known as, and the scene of crime was completely examined,” Singh stated, including that a number of groups have been shaped to establish and hint the assailants.
WHAT HAPPENED IN 2023, WHAT DID FAMILY SAY?
Singh stated Rachna was initially from Bhalswa village and that her husband, Vijendra Yadav, was murdered in 2023.
He stated the case was registered at Jahangirpuri police station. “Prima facie, it seems that the current case is linked to the sooner homicide. We’re ascertaining particulars of that case as nicely,” he stated.
Kanika Yadav, Rachna’s elder daughter, alleged that the homicide was orchestrated by Bharat Yadav, the principle accused in Vijendra’s killing, who continues to be on the run.
“Among the accused in my father’s homicide case are lodged in Tihar Jail. Regardless of that, they’re planning such crimes. Bharat Yadav deliberate and executed my mom’s homicide,” Kanika alleged.
She alleged that her mom was focused as she was a key witness in her father’s homicide case.
“They have been afraid that they might be convicted on the idea of her assertion. That’s the reason my mom was killed. My father was murdered in 2023 and the case continues to be pending earlier than the court docket,” she stated.
The police stated Rachna is survived by two daughters, one among whom is married, whereas the youthful daughter lived along with her. Additional investigation is underway, and authorized motion is being taken, they added.
(With PTI inputs)
January 11, 2026, 11:12 IST
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