Delhi Woman Shot After Pizza Dispute; Four Arrested
Delhi, October 18, 2024 — A violent altercation over sharing pizzas in the Welcome area of northeast Delhi escalated dramatically on Wednesday night, resulting in a woman being shot. The victim, identified as Saadma, sustained a gunshot wound to her stomach and is currently being treated at GTB Hospital, where her condition is reported to be stable.
The incident unfolded when Saadma’s brother-in-law, Zeeshan, brought pizzas for the family. A disagreement arose when Saadiya, Zeeshan’s wife, became upset about the food being shared with Saadma, leading to a heated confrontation among the three individuals.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Rakesh Paweria, tensions escalated when Saadiya called her four brothers—Muntahir (35), Tafseer (28), Shahzad (22), and Gulrej (31)—to her home. The brothers confronted Saadma’s in-laws, and during the ensuing argument, Muntahir allegedly fired a shot that struck Saadma.
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Following the shooting, local residents rushed to the scene, locking the accused brothers in a room until police arrived. Officers later recovered a pistol, four live cartridges, and an empty shell from the scene.
The four brothers have been arrested, and police are conducting further investigations, including recording statements from family members involved in the dispute.
One of Saadma’s relatives described the chaos that unfolded, detailing how the disagreement escalated to violence, with Saadiya reportedly assaulting Saadma before summoning her brothers.
Police continue to investigate the incident, focusing on all aspects of the case to determine the full circumstances surrounding this tragic altercation.
