Man shot dead in north Delhi's Burari after altercation accused on the run

New Delhi, Jun 25 (PTI) A 29-year-old man was shot dead following an altercation in the Burari area of north Delhi, an official said on Thursday.
     The incident took place on Tuesday night at a flat on the first floor of Hoovers Apartment, the police official said.
     Police said that they rushed to the spot upon receiving information about the incident and found a man with gunshot injuries.
    He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said in a statement.
     The deceased was identified as Ajit Kumar Tripathi (29).
     Initial inquiry revealed that the accused, Arun Dedha (33), a resident of Gamri in northeast Delhi, had an argument with Tripathi shortly before the incident.
     The verbal spat reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation, and Dedha opened fire at the victim, said the officer.
     Multiple teams have been formed to apprehend the accused, who fled the scene after the incident.
     A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway, police said.

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