Overview
- Shots were fired outside social media influencer Nadeem ‘Baba’ Khan’s residence in Mumbra early March 7, with two rounds hitting his car and no injuries to occupants.
- Police arrested Shahabad alias Shambhu Munna Shamshad Qureshi after a chase during which he allegedly opened fire at officers, wounding two bystanders who are reported stable.
- Investigators recovered pistols and magazines from the accused, and registered attempt-to-murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita along with relevant Arms Act offenses.
- Qureshi, who has prior cases in Delhi and previously served time in Tihar Jail, told police he suspected Khan was stalking him after a recent traffic altercation.
- Security has been deployed at Khan’s home as police verify his prior-threat complaints and assess whether any accomplice was involved, with one rider seen on CCTV not currently charged.