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Delhi Police ASI, woman found dead in Outer Delhi; 2 arrested

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 11 2016 | 11:22 PM IST
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Delhi Police and a woman were shot dead at a real estate firm's office in Shahbaz Dairy in Outer Delhi today, following which two persons have been arrested.
ASI Joginder Lakhra and his female friend were shot multiple times, police said, adding that the incident came to light this morning after a passerby saw one of the bodies lying at the back door of the office.
Initial investigation revealed that the office space where the bodies were found was owned by Lakhra, who had rented it out to a real estate developer.
Police said the accused -- Jeet Dahiya and Sandeep Singh -- were arrested from Rohini. They were partners with Lakhra in organising dance events and gambling activities.
"Upon inquiry, we found that Lakhra had an argument with his associates over some monetary dispute. We found out that the men had returned at around 10:30 PM yesterday and opened fire," said a police officer.
According to the police, the accused were arrested with the help of human and technical intelligence.

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"The accused, along with their friends, went to the real estate firm's office and fired multiple rounds on him and the woman. She was killed because she was witness to his murder," said M N Tiwari, DCP, Rohini District.
It is suspected that more people were involved and police is on the lookout for them.
Lakhra was posted in Ist Battalion of Delhi Police.

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First Published: Dec 11 2016 | 11:22 PM IST

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