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Crime
Two arrested for firing at house in Nand Nagri, Delhi, to spread fear
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🗓 15 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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Police in Delhi have detained two suspects after they opened fire on a residence in Nand Nagri, allegedly to intimidate the occupants.
Delhi police reported that two individuals were taken into custody on suspicion of firing at a private house in the Nand Nagri neighbourhood. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, involved a burst of gunshots that startled residents and caused temporary panic in the area.
According to the police statement, the suspects allegedly targeted the house to create fear among the occupants, though the motive behind the act has not been disclosed. No injuries were reported, and the property suffered only superficial damage.
Investigators have recovered the firearms used and are conducting forensic analysis to link the weapons to the arrested persons. The case is being treated as a criminal intimidation offence, and further legal action will follow based on the evidence gathered.
According to the police statement, the suspects allegedly targeted the house to create fear among the occupants, though the motive behind the act has not been disclosed. No injuries were reported, and the property suffered only superficial damage.
Investigators have recovered the firearms used and are conducting forensic analysis to link the weapons to the arrested persons. The case is being treated as a criminal intimidation offence, and further legal action will follow based on the evidence gathered.