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Delhi Woman Shot Dead By Colleague

20-year-old Jyoti shot in head, police probe underway. Colleague suspected.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 30 July 2026 at 09:12 am
Delhi Woman Shot Dead By Colleague

A 20-year-old woman, Jyoti, was allegedly shot dead by her colleague, Saurabh, inside a building in Delhi's Keshav Puram area. The incident occurred on July 29, and police suspect that the accused shot Jyoti in the head following an altercation over a personal issue.

According to Delhi Police, a PCR call regarding the incident was received at Police Station Keshav Puram, and police teams rushed to the spot. They found Jyoti's body lying in a pool of blood inside a room on the third floor with a gunshot injury to her head.

Jyoti was employed as the daytime caretaker of the building, and preliminary investigation revealed that Saurabh, the building night caretaker, was allegedly in a relationship with her. Police suspect that the altercation was related to their personal issue.

The Crime Team and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) examined the scene, and the body was shifted to the hospital for post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway, and efforts are being made to apprehend the accused.

Jyoti's father, Kailash, said that she had come to work as usual and would normally return home by 7 or 8 pm. However, when she did not come back, they kept calling her, but she did not answer. They later came to know that she had been murdered.

This incident is not an isolated one, as earlier on July 29, a 30-year-old man was stabbed to death following an altercation with a group of unidentified persons at a park in North West Delhi.

The Delhi Police are investigating both incidents and are working to apprehend the accused. The incidents have raised concerns about the safety and security of citizens in the city.

The police are urging anyone with information about the incidents to come forward and help with the investigation. The families of the victims are seeking justice, and the police are working to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.

In recent times, Delhi has seen a rise in crimes, and the police are under pressure to curb the trend. The incidents have also raised questions about the effectiveness of the law and order situation in the city.

The investigation into the incidents is ongoing, and the police are working to gather more evidence and build a strong case against the accused. The families of the victims are waiting for justice, and the police are working to ensure that they get it.

The incidents have sent shockwaves across the city, and the police are working to reassure citizens that they are doing everything to ensure their safety and security. The city is on high alert, and the police are working to prevent any further incidents.

In conclusion, the incidents are a grim reminder of the need for effective law and order in the city. The police are working to investigate the incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice. The citizens of Delhi are waiting for justice, and the police are working to ensure that they get it.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Jyoti?

Jyoti was allegedly shot dead by her colleague, Saurabh, inside a building in Delhi's Keshav Puram area.

What is the status of the investigation?

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to gather more evidence and build a strong case against the accused.

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