Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Four Juveniles Held in Shahdara Shooting and Knife Attack
Police in Delhi arrested four teenagers after a shooting and knife attack at a home.
The teenagers are all 17 years old, police said.
The attack happened in Bhikham Singh Colony around 9:20 at night.
A 21-year-old man named Javed was shot in the arm and hurt with a knife.
His aunt was also hurt with a knife.
Police said they found a pistol, bullets and two knives with the teenagers.
They said the attack may have been meant as revenge for a murder last year.
Javed was also wanted in a case about that murder, according to police.
Delhi Police apprehended four 17-year-olds on October 7 over a shooting and knife attack at a house in Shahdara.
The attack took place around 9:20 p.m. in Bhikham Singh Colony after people entered the house and fired three to four rounds.
Javed, 21, suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm and knife injuries; his aunt, Maimoona Bibi, 31, sustained knife injuries to her neck.
Police said they recovered a semi-automatic pistol, two live cartridges and two kitchen knives from the juveniles; four empty shells were found at the scene.
Investigators said Javed was wanted in a 2025 Seemapuri murder case and believe the attack was carried out to avenge that killing.
- Who
- Four juveniles, all aged 17, were apprehended; Javed and his maternal aunt, Maimoona Bibi, were injured.
- What
- A shooting and knife attack at a house injured Javed and Maimoona Bibi.
- When
- The attack occurred around 9:20 p.m.; police apprehended the juveniles on October 7. The article does not specify the attack date.
- Where
- A house in Bhikham Singh Colony, Shahdara, Delhi.
- Why
- Police allege the attack was carried out to avenge Akbar’s murder in Seemapuri last year.
Police account
Qualification
Motive and responsibility
Police account
Police allege the juveniles attacked the house to avenge Akbar’s murder and say Javed was an accused in that murder case.
Qualification
The report provides no response from the juveniles or their representatives; the motive and allegations are attributed to police.
- Apprehended
- Four juveniles, all aged 17
- Apprehension date
- October 7
- Injured
- Javed, 21, and his maternal aunt, Maimoona Bibi, 31
- Reported attack time
- Around 9:20 p.m.
- Weapons recovered
- A semi-automatic pistol, two live cartridges and two kitchen knives
- Evidence at scene
- Four empty shells
- Related case
- A 2025 murder case registered at Seemapuri police station concerning Akbar’s killing