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Delhi Gym Trainer Murder Probed Amid Gang Claim and Rivalry
Vijay Kumar, who worked as a gym trainer, was shot and killed in south Delhi.
The shooting happened near a gym in the Fatehpur Beri area on Monday morning.
Police said about 15 shots were fired by two attackers on a motorcycle.
Kumar’s family said he was called outside the gym before he was attacked.
Police first suspected personal enmity and are also investigating an old rivalry between families in Aya Nagar.
A social media message linked to gangster Himanshu Bhau claimed responsibility, but police have not confirmed that the message is genuine.
Investigators are checking whether the killing is connected to other recent shootings.
Police teams are searching for the attackers and continuing the investigation.
Vijay Kumar, a gym trainer, was fatally shot near Hansa Chowk in south Delhi’s Fatehpur Beri area.
Police said around 15 rounds were fired at about 10 a.m. on Monday, and two motorcycle-borne attackers fled.
Police initially cited possible personal enmity while investigating a longstanding rivalry between families in Aya Nagar.
A social media post attributed to gangster Himanshu Bhau claimed responsibility, but police were verifying its authenticity and relevance.
Investigators are examining possible links to other shootings, while police have not officially connected the cases.
- Who
- Vijay Kumar, a gym trainer, was killed; two motorcycle-borne attackers are being sought, and a social media post attributed to Himanshu Bhau claimed responsibility.
- What
- Kumar was shot multiple times and later died from his injuries.
- Where
- Near Hansa Chowk in the Fatehpur Beri area of south Delhi’s Aya Nagar.
- When
- Around 10 a.m. on Monday, September 14.
- Why
- Police initially suspect personal enmity and are investigating a possible connection to a longstanding family rivalry or gang activity.
Police Assessment
Family’s Account
Possible motive
Police Assessment
Police said the motive initially appeared to involve personal enmity and are examining a possible connection to a longstanding rivalry between families in Aya Nagar.
Family’s Account
Kumar’s uncle said the killing appeared connected to an old village rivalry, while his sister and wife said Kumar had no personal dispute and was innocent of the conflict.
Gang involvement
Police Assessment
Police are verifying a social media claim attributed to Himanshu Bhau and investigating possible links to gang-related shootings, but have not confirmed the connection.
Family’s Account
The family’s statements focus on Kumar’s friendship with a member of one feuding family rather than on any personal enmity or confirmed gang association.
Attack circumstances
Police Assessment
Police confirmed that Kumar suffered multiple gunshot injuries, died later, and that the attackers escaped; the investigation remains ongoing.
Family’s Account
The family said Kumar was allegedly called outside the gym so the attackers could avoid cameras inside, and that he was targeted because of a dispute involving others.
Key facts
- Victim
- Vijay Kumar, a gym trainer
- Time
- Around 10 a.m. on Monday, September 14
- Location
- Near Hansa Chowk, Fatehpur Beri, south Delhi
- Reported gunfire
- Around 15 rounds
- Suspects
- Two motorcycle-borne attackers who fled the scene
- Claim of responsibility
- A social media post attributed to gangster Himanshu Bhau; police are verifying its authenticity
- Investigation status
- Multiple police teams are conducting raids and examining possible rivalry and gang links
- Related cases
- Police have not officially established a connection with the Ratan Lohia murder or the September 3 Narela shooting
Quotes
Himanshu Bhau
Gangster named in a social media post purportedly claiming responsibility
“My husband used to wake up at 4:45 am and leave for the gym around 5 am every day. There has been a rivalry between two families in the village. I had even asked my husband to keep his distance from them. But today, they killed my husband. He was innocent and had nothing to do with the rivalry. He was shot dead because of a dispute between others.”
NDTV
rediff.com
“Vijay Kumar sustained multiple gunshot injuries and later succumbed. An FIR has been registered and multiple teams have been formed to trace and apprehend the accused, who fled the spot, it said. The motive initially seems to arise from personal enmity.”
NDTV
theprint.in
rediff.com
Sources
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