Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Thursday remanded Mohd. Sameer alias Maya who is an accused in the Bhajanpura murder case to judicial custody.
Maya, who is accused of open firing at two persons, leading to the death of a 36-year-old, has been arrested by Delhi’s Special Cell police along with a pistol, in his possession, which was used in the murder case.
The Investigation officer Manish Kumar submitted before the court that; Sameer is an accused in the Bhajanpura Murder case. An illegal weapon has been recovered from his possession.
Furthermore, the investigation will be done by the concerned police station.
DCP North East Delhi stated, another person, Bilal Gani alias Mallu, who was arrested by Bhajanpura police, has also been sent to Judicial custody by the Karkardooma court, pending age verification proof, Joy Tirkey.
On August 27, 2023, he stated that Bilal turned 18 and we will take him on at least 4 days of police remand after showing to the court his certified age-related document.
According to Delhi police, Bilal Gani, who is a resident of Subhash Mohalla, Bhajanpura was apprehended near Signature Bridge near around 2:00 am today.
On August 29, 2023 at 11:40 pm, Bilal Gani and his associates intercepted two persons and shot dead one of them near Gali No. 8/4, Subhash Vihar, Bhajanpura, said Delhi police.
Following this incident, one Harpreet Gill (36) resident of Bhajanpura was shot dead. He was working as a Senior Manager at Amazon. He suffered a gunshot injury on his head and was declared brought dead at JPC Hospital.
Another person Govind Singh (32) resident of Bhajanpura was also shot and received injury on his head. He is under treatment.
According to Delhi police, Bilal Gani alias Mallu turned 18 years old, just a couple of days ago, and is educated up to class 10.
Police added, “Bilal is no stranger to crime. In the year 2022, he was involved in 2 heinous cases, including a murder in Bhajanpura and a robbery case where he and his associates had robbed a scooty from a person in Bhajanpura. Being a minor at that time, he managed to come out of the Children’s Observation Home in no time.”
On August 29, 2023, he along with his 4 other associates, Mohd. Sameer alias Maya (18), Sohail alias Bawarchi (23), Mohd Junaid alias Biryani (23) and Adnan alias Don (19) were having a party at Maya’s house in North Ghonda, Bhajanpura, police added.
At around 10:30 pm, all 5 decided to step out for a ride. Mohd Sameer alias Maya was carrying a pistol. They then drove inside the narrow bye lanes inside Bhajanpura. They stopped at a few places and finally drove inside Gali No. 8/4, Subhash Vihar, Bhajanpura, said to be quite narrow.
Police added, “Incidentally, Harpreet Gill (36) and Govind Singh (32) were coming from the other side of Gali No.8/4. Both sides wanted the other to stop and give way. Bilal and his associates became aggressive. One of them, Junaid, got down and slapped Govind Singh. When Govind and Harpreet tried to get down to speak with the youngsters, Mohd Sameer alias Maya opened fire from close range and shot both Harpreet and Govind on their heads.”
Delhi Police stated, “The assailants fled the spot. Harpreet succumbed to his injuries, while Govind is under treatment.”
