E-rickshaw Altercation in Delhi: Driver Shot Amid Heated Argument

An e-rickshaw driver, 54, was shot in northeast Delhi's Shastri Park after an argument with two men. Police have apprehended one suspect, while efforts continue to arrest the other. The driver, Ehsan, was hospitalized, and a forensic team has gathered evidence at the scene.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 15-05-2026 13:28 IST | Created: 15-05-2026 13:28 IST
E-rickshaw Altercation in Delhi: Driver Shot Amid Heated Argument
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In a shocking incident in northeast Delhi's Shastri Park, a 54-year-old e-rickshaw driver was shot following a dispute with two passengers, as reported by the police. The driver, identified as Ehsan, instructed the men to disembark when an argument erupted.

The confrontation escalated, resulting in the accused firing at Ehsan before escaping, according to witness accounts. While one suspect was apprehended by a passerby and handed over to the authorities, the other remains at large. Ehsan was swiftly taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra hospital and later transferred to GTB hospital for further medical attention.

Law enforcement officials have initiated a case and deployed teams to investigate the incident. A forensic team has collected evidence from the scene as the search for the second suspect continues, police disclosed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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