Man shot death in Delhi's Khajuri Khas

New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area on Tuesday evening, police said.
     The deceased was identified as Raja, they said.
     According to police sources, the incident took place in the Khajuri Khas area where the attackers allegedly opened fire at Raja before fleeing the spot. Around five rounds were fired, out of which three bullets hit the victim, sources said.
     Raja collapsed on the spot and succumbed to his injuries before he could be taken for treatment, they added.
     Police teams rushed to the area after receiving information about the firing and cordoned off the crime scene. Forensic experts were also called to collect evidence from the spot.
     Sources said preliminary investigation suggests that the assailants targeted Raja specifically, though the motive behind the killing is yet to be ascertained.
     CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned and local informers have been activated to identify and trace the attackers, police sources said.
     A case is being registered and further investigation is underway.

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