33-year-old man shot dead in Madhu Vihar area

A 33-year-old man was shot dead allegedly by three unidentified persons on Sunday in east Delhi's Madhu Vihar area.

The victim has been identified as Yogesh, a resident of Dakshinpuri.

According to Jasmeet Singh, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), east district, information was received around 2 pm regarding the incident at Madhu Vihar area.

“The victim received multiple gunshots and was rushed to Max hospital, Patparganj where he was declared dead,” said the DCP. “An eye witness told police that three persons came on a bike and fired bullets at the victim while he was sitting inside his car,” said police official privy to investigation.

“Yogesh used to run a car washing workshop in Dakshinpuri. He was involved in a murder case in 2011 of Ambedkar Nagar police station. He has involvements in some other cases too,” police said, adding that further investigation is underway.