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Gym Trainer Murder in South Delhi’s Aya Nagar: A Deep-Dive
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The Incident
On September 15, Vijay Kumar, a 30-year-old gym trainer from Fatehpur Beri, was shot dead outside his gym near Hansa Chowk in Aya Nagar. Police say two assailants on motorcycles opened fire, discharging roughly 12-15 rounds. He was declared dead at a local hospital. He is survived by his 24-year-old wife, Ritu, and other family members.
Background & Context
The killing occurs against a backdrop of a long-running feud between the Arun and Ratan Lohia lineages in Aya Nagar. The rivalry has already produced several high-profile murders, including the deaths of Ratan Lohia (Nov 30) and Arun Lohia (early 2025). Police suspect Vijay’s death may be another episode in this revenge chain, though no direct link has been established.
Key Figures & Groups
- Vijay Kumar – victim.
- Himanshu Bhau – fugitive gangster whose “Bhau gang” claimed responsibility in a social-media post.
- Anant Mittal – Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), overseeing the investigation.
- Narender Lohmod – Vijay’s uncle and family spokesperson.
- Sudha – Vijay’s sister, who spoke to the press.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Nov 30 | Ratan Lohia murdered in Aya Nagar. |
| Early 2025 | Arun Lohia killed near Chhatarpur Metro Station. |
| Sept 15 | Vijay Kumar shot dead outside his gym. |
| Post-Sept 15 | FIR registered; raids launched; authenticity of Bhau’s claim being verified. |
Data & Statistics
- Rounds fired: approx. 12-15.
- Vehicles: two motorcycles with fake plates; riders wore helmets.
- Police assessment: motive appears to stem from “personal enmity.”
Official Statements & Responses
Deputy Commissioner Mittal said a team responded promptly after receiving information about the firing. An FIR under Section 103 (murder) has been filed and investigative teams are tracing the assailants. Police sources indicated the shooters may have conducted reconnaissance for several days and fled toward Faridabad after the attack. Authorities are treating the social-media claim by Himanshu Bhau as a lead pending verification.
On-the-Ground Reports
Family members assert that Vijay had no personal disputes and that his only link to the feud was a friendship with a member of one of the rival families.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the number of attackers: some cite two gunmen, others mention four men waiting outside the gym. The authenticity of the Himanshu Bhau claim remains unconfirmed, and no arrests have been reported.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The motive seems to arise from personal enmity,” — Mittal.
- “He had no involvement in the dispute. He had been living and working peacefully,” — Narender Lohmod.
- “My brother never had any argument or dispute with anyone in the village. He was a gym trainer and was completely focused on his work. There has been a longstanding rivalry between two families in the village. My brother's only mistake was that he was friends with a member of one of those families.” — Sudha.
