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Delhi Special Cell Head Constable Held After Off-Duty Shooting That Killed Delivery Agent

The case is prompting a review of Special Cell rules on off-duty gun carriage.

Overview

  • Police say the head constable allegedly opened fire during a street dispute in Jaffarpur Kalan early Sunday, killing 21-year-old delivery worker Pandav Kumar and injuring Krishan.
  • The accused, posted with the Delhi Police Special Cell and off duty at the time, was arrested within hours in Rohtak after a brief search.
  • Investigators recovered a Glock service pistol that officials say had been issued to him only days earlier.
  • Delhi Police registered cases of murder and attempted murder, suspended the officer, and started a departmental inquiry at the Jaffarpur Kalan police station.
  • Officials say Special Cell personnel are often allowed to keep service guns when off duty to enable quick response, a policy now under scrutiny after the shooting.