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Crime
Senior Citizen Seat Row Turns Deadly at Delhi’s Supreme Court Metro, 48‑Year‑Old Pawan Sharma Dies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM
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A clash over a senior‑citizen reserved seat at the Supreme Court Metro station in Delhi escalated into a physical fight, resulting in the death of 48‑year‑old Pawan Sharma.
Authorities said a dispute erupted at Delhi’s Supreme Court Metro station when a senior‑citizen reserved seat was contested. Witnesses reported that the argument quickly turned physical, with parties exchanging slaps and pushes.
Police investigations indicate that a former Indian Administrative Service officer and the son of a lawyer were among those involved in the altercation. The confrontation escalated, and 48‑year‑old Pawan Sharma sustained injuries that proved fatal.
The incident has been registered as a homicide, and a case is underway to determine the exact sequence of events and assign responsibility. Metro officials have reiterated the importance of respecting reserved seating for senior citizens to prevent similar tragedies.
The Delhi Police have appealed for calm and urged commuters to cooperate with the ongoing investigation while reviewing security measures at the station.
Police investigations indicate that a former Indian Administrative Service officer and the son of a lawyer were among those involved in the altercation. The confrontation escalated, and 48‑year‑old Pawan Sharma sustained injuries that proved fatal.
The incident has been registered as a homicide, and a case is underway to determine the exact sequence of events and assign responsibility. Metro officials have reiterated the importance of respecting reserved seating for senior citizens to prevent similar tragedies.
The Delhi Police have appealed for calm and urged commuters to cooperate with the ongoing investigation while reviewing security measures at the station.