Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Deadly Aya Nagar Feud Leaves South Delhi Families Fearing Attack
Three families in Aya Nagar are caught in a dangerous feud.
The trouble reportedly began after a disagreement about garbage collection and an assault.
Arun, who was accused of assaulting Deepak, was later shot dead.
Police later arrested Deepak and Ajay for allegedly killing Arun.
After that, Deepak’s father Ratan and cousin Vijay were also shot dead.
Their relatives say the two men were innocent or not involved in Arun’s killing.
Police have arrested several suspects and provided security to the families.
The families still fear that more people could be attacked.
Ratan Lohia and Vijay were fatally shot months apart in Aya Nagar.
Police suspect the killings stem from a feud between the Lohia and Rambir families.
The dispute reportedly began after an assault linked to garbage-collection earnings.
Police allege Rambir helped arrange Ratan’s killing and linked shooters to criminal networks.
Security has been provided to all three families, but relatives say they remain afraid.
- Who
- The Lohia and Rambir families, Delhi Police, and alleged shooters linked by police to criminal networks.
- What
- A family feud has led to several shootings, including the deaths of Ratan Lohia, Arun, and Vijay.
- When
- Ratan was killed on November 30 of the previous year, Arun was killed in May of the previous year, and Vijay was killed on September 13 of the current year, according to the article’s timeline.
- Where
- Aya Nagar, a village in South Delhi near the Delhi-Gurugram border.
- Why
- The feud reportedly began with an assault and dispute connected to garbage collection, then escalated through alleged retaliation after Arun’s killing.
Families’ allegations
Police investigation
Cause of the killings
Families’ allegations
Deepika alleges Arun’s family retaliated against her father and cousin after Arun was killed.
Police investigation
Police suspect the murders are connected to a feud and say Rambir allegedly financed and helped execute Ratan’s killing.
Police protection
Families’ allegations
Deepika says police presence is inconsistent and would not stop determined shooters; she also says her father sought protection before his death.
Police investigation
Delhi Police says security has now been provided to all three families, with personnel deployed nearly around the clock.
Vijay’s involvement
Families’ allegations
Vijay’s wife and Deepika say he stayed away from the feud and had no involvement in Arun’s killing.
Police investigation
Police have not stated that Vijay was involved in Arun’s killing but suspect his murder was carried out by shooters allegedly arranged through criminal networks.
- Ratan Lohia
- A 55-year-old dairy businessman who was shot 70 times while going to open his shop.
- Vijay
- He was shot 11 times outside the gym he operated.
- Location
- Aya Nagar, an urban village near the Delhi-Gurugram border with about 50,000 residents.
- Reported dispute
- The conflict reportedly involved garbage collection and an alleged assault on Deepak.
- Police security
- Police have deployed personnel and provided security to all three families.
- Arrests
- Police arrested five people in the Ratan murder case and a person accused of sheltering shooters in the Vijay case.
- Suspected networks
- Police linked alleged shooters to Himanshu Bhau, Neeraj Faridpuria, and Randeep Bhati.