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Police investigate Vijay Kumar’s fatal Aya Nagar shooting

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC · How we work

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Police Investigate Shooting

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of gym trainer Vijay Kumar in south Delhi’s Aya Nagar.
Two bike-borne assailants opened fire near Hansa Chowk in Fatehpur Beri at about 10 a.m. Monday.
The assailants fired roughly 10-15 rounds at Vijay Kumar.
Deputy Commissioner Anant Mittal filed an FIR and created multiple teams to trace the suspects.
A social-media post claimed gangster Himanshu Bhau took responsibility, but police are verifying the claim.

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Ritu Demands Justice

Ritu, Vijay’s wife, announced a public protest demanding justice for her husband.
Family members said they will gather near the gym on Tuesday to demonstrate.
Residents expressed fear that the ongoing feud could spark further violence in Aya Nagar.
Police deployed additional security personnel around the area to deter escalation after the killing.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh in Bangalore by alleged right-wing assailants sparked nationwide outrage and legal battles. Delhi Police filed an FIR that led to the arrest of eight suspects, while the Supreme Court ordered a fast-track trial in 2019. Similarly, the 2024 shooting of trainer Vijay Kumar in Delhi’s Aya Nagar, allegedly tied to gangster Himanshu Bhau, spurred his wife Ritu’s protest and police reinforcement. These parallel cases underscore India’s ongoing struggle to curb organized crime and ensure swift justice, prompting calls for stricter gun control legislation.

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Police Investigate Shooting

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of gym trainer Vijay Kumar in south Delhi’s Aya Nagar.
Two bike-borne assailants opened fire near Hansa Chowk in Fatehpur Beri at about 10 a.m. Monday.
The assailants fired roughly 10-15 rounds at Vijay Kumar.
Deputy Commissioner Anant Mittal filed an FIR and created multiple teams to trace the suspects.
A social-media post claimed gangster Himanshu Bhau took responsibility, but police are verifying the claim.

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