New Delhi:
A Congress Seval Dal worker was shot dead by an unidentified person after an heated argument over rash driving at GT Karnal Road in Delhi on Tuesday morning.
According to police, the deceased Congress Seva Dal worker Vinod Mehra picked up an argument with persons over rash driving near Bhalswa flyover.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-West) Aslam Khan said, “Mehra was a businessman and stayed in Delhi’s Geeta Colony. We are investigating the case and will arrest the people behind the attack soon.”
Delhi Police said, “Mehra was returning home from a wedding ceremony with his teen nephew, when the incident occured.”
Police during its course of investigation have learnt that Mehra picked up an argument with driver of a van who overtook him. “Another person who was boarding the van opened fire at the businessman from a close range, while Mehra and van driver were arguing,” said a police officer.
Mehra was rushed to a local hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
