E-rickshaw Assault Turns Deadly in Shastri Nagar

A fatal altercation erupted in Shastri Nagar when an e-rickshaw driver and two others allegedly beat a 36-year-old man, Dinesh Swami, to death following a traffic collision. One suspect is in custody, while the search for the remaining accused continues. Local residents are demanding swift justice.

A 36-year-old man was brutally beaten to death by an e-rickshaw driver and his associates following an argument, police reported Saturday.

The incident occurred late Friday when Dinesh Swami and Jitendra Swami, both residents of Swami Basti, were on their scooty and collided with an e-rickshaw in Shastri Nagar. The collision sparked a scuffle between Dinesh and the e-rickshaw driver, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-II) Bajrang Singh disclosed.

Although both drivers initially went home after the altercation, Dinesh's condition worsened and he succumbed to his injuries, Singh added.

Three individuals were in the e-rickshaw, and one of them, identified as Shahrukh, has been arrested. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

In the wake of the tragedy, local residents gathered outside the Shastri Nagar police station, demanding the swift arrest of all responsible parties. Police have promised immediate action.

(With inputs from agencies.)