Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Delhi Woman Allegedly Shot Dead After Cooking Quarrel
Police said a woman named Poonam was allegedly shot at her home in Delhi.
Her husband, Kamlesh, is accused of shooting her.
The couple had reportedly argued about preparing vegetables.
The incident happened around 7 p.m.
in the Tigri area.
Poonam died at the spot, according to police.
Their three children were inside the house and were heard crying.
Kamlesh allegedly told neighbours that Poonam had shot herself.
Neighbours became suspicious, stopped him, and called the police, who took him into custody.
Police said 31-year-old Poonam was allegedly shot dead by her husband, Kamlesh.
The couple reportedly argued over preparing vegetables at their home in Tigri, Sangam Vihar.
The shooting occurred at around 7 p.m. on Friday evening, police said.
Kamlesh allegedly told neighbours that Poonam had shot herself after the incident.
Neighbours became suspicious, detained Kamlesh, and handed him over to police; a post-mortem examination was ordered.
- Who
- Poonam, 31, was allegedly shot by her husband, Kamlesh.
- What
- Poonam was allegedly shot dead after an argument about preparing vegetables.
- When
- Around 7 p.m. on Friday evening; the report is dated September 18, with no year specified.
- Where
- The couple’s home in the Tigri area of Sangam Vihar, south Delhi.
- Why
- Police said the shooting followed a quarrel over preparing vegetables.
- Victim
- Poonam, 31
- Accused
- Her husband, Kamlesh
- Reported trigger
- A quarrel over preparing vegetables
- Time
- Around 7 p.m. on Friday evening
- Location
- Tigri area, Sangam Vihar, south Delhi
- Children present
- The couple’s three children were inside the house
- Investigation status
- Kamlesh was taken into custody; the body was sent for post-mortem examination and further investigation was underway
