On CCTV: Man fires constable's service pistol during a fight

A shocking video has emerged from national capital New Delhi's Dwarka locality where in a man can be seen using a Delhi Police constable's service pistol to allegedly open fire at a man during an altercation.

First Published Nov 1, 2020, 12:00 PM IST | Last Updated Nov 1, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

A shocking video has emerged from national capital New Delhi's Dwarka locality where in a man can be seen using a Delhi Police constable's service pistol to allegedly open fire at a man during an altercation.

The accused have been identified as Constable Surender and his friend Rajesh, who shot at one Laxman Bhandari.

Police said investigation had so far revealed that Laxman was partying with his friends Rahul, Keshav and Dinesh on Thursday night at Dwarka's Baba Haridas Nagar. After it ended, Laxman and Rahul left for home together, while the other two left together.

On the way, Dinesh called Rahul and asked them to come help as a fight had broken out. Rahul told the police that when he and Laxman reached, they saw two persons, who had come in a car, fighting with their friends, Dinesh and Keshav. The two accused allegedly started thrashing the four friends, after which a quarrel broke out between the two sides.

Subsequently, Surender handed his pistol to Rajesh who shot at Laxman and fled the spot. Laxman is undergoing treatment.