Minor Muslim boy shoots Hindu woman of Jahangirpuri to death, previously harassed victim's underage daughter

Case ID : 388c05f | Location : North West Delhi, Delhi, India | Date of Incident : Thu, 25 April, 2024
Case ID : 388c05f
location North West Delhi, Delhi, India
date 25 April, 2024
Minor Muslim boy shoots Hindu woman of Jahangirpuri to death, previously harassed victim's underage daughter
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Case Summary

On April 26, 2024, a minor Muslim boy along with his two friends killed a 35-year-old Hindu woman in the Jahangirpuri area of Northwest Delhi. Reportedly, the accused used to stalk the victim’s 16-year-old daughter when she went for tuition. When the girl informed her family, they filed a complaint with the police. The police failed to take strict action against the Muslim boy and he continued to harass the minor Hindu girl. Forced by circumstances, the family sent their 16-year-old daughter to a hostel. On the day of the crime, the boy and two accomplices visited the victim's house to talk to her, but she refused to entertain them. Subsequently, the primary accused shot her dead and fled the scene. The victim was taken to Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital in Delhi, where she was declared dead on arrival. The accused had posted a video on Instagram brandishing and firing a pistol. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the murder. According to India Today, sources indicated that they had tried to run away together in the past.

Why it is Hate Crime ?

From the given information, this case seems to be one of two minors - a Muslim boy and a Hindu girl - associated with each other with the parents disapproving of the association. The disapproval then led to the Muslim boy murdering the mother of the girl. Such crimes can often be motivated by inherent religious resentment and animosity as well. However, for the lack of indication and evidence to that effect, this case is being categorized as 'undecided'. If more information emerges substantiating a religious motive, it will be added in the hate crime database.

Victim Details

Total Victim

1

Deceased

1

Gender

  • Male 0
  • Female 1
  • Third Gender 0
  • Unknown 0

Caste

  • SC/ST 0
  • OBC 0
  • General 0
  • Unknown 1

Age Group

  • Minor 0
  • Adult 1
  • Senior Citizen 0
  • Unknown 0
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Case Status

Complaint registered

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Perpetrators Details

Perpetrators

Muslim Extremists

Perpetrators Range

From 2 To 5

Perpetrators Gender

male

Sources Sources

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