Delhi Murder: Two Sisters Shot Dead Over Money Dispute, Three arrested

Yet another crime shakes Delhi, this time, it was the murder of two sisters. Two women were reportedly shot in broad daylight in southwest Delhi’s R K Puram on Sunday, June 18. The deceased sisters were shot dead by unidentified shooters. According to preliminary investigation, monetary issues were said to trigger the murder.

Manoj C, deputy commissioner of police (south-west) stated that the police received a phone call at 4:40 am at RK Puram police station. The call informed of the sisters' murder. The official also said that the murder took place after an argument over a loan taken by their brother. The police claimed the assailants came for the victim's brother primarily, but instead shot the two girls after they didn't find him, possibly to settle an issue related to money.

Delhi Siblings Shot Dead Over Money Dispute

Manoj C said, “We received a PCR call around 4:40 am at RK Puram police station from a man stating that some people shot at his sisters at Ambedkar Basti. The accused and his associate have been arrested." The three attackers are identified as Arjun, Michael, and Dev.  

The two deceased sisters are identified as Jyoti (30) and Pinky (29). Both the women were rushed to Safdarjung Hospital but died during their treatment. However, the exact reason behind the shooting is yet to be revealed, police are yet investigating the case. 

The murder of two sisters has again triggered the debate on women's safety in Delhi. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took note of the incident and criticised the Centre over the poor law and order situation in Delhi. He said, "Delhi would have been safer if law and order were “under the AAP government instead of LG." In his tweet expressed his condolence, saying, “Our thoughts are with the families of both women. May their souls rest in peace.”

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