Delhi Court Acquits Four Accused in Four-Year-Old Kishangarh Shooting Case

In a significant ruling, a Delhi court has acquitted four individuals involved in a shooting incident from Kishangarh that occurred four years ago. The case, rooted in a long-standing feud, saw the court find insufficient evidence against the accused. The shooting, which injured a driver and nearly harmed other passengers, led to charges against eight individuals. While four were acquitted, the court has ordered proceedings against the remaining accused under relevant laws. This decision highlights the complexities of legal proceedings in cases involving personal rivalries and the importance of credible evidence.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 31, 2025, 11:30 IST

Court Ruling in Kishangarh Shooting Incident

A Delhi court has acquitted four individuals involved in a shooting incident that occurred four years ago in Kishangarh. This case stemmed from a long-standing feud between two groups.

The shooting took place in 2021 when assailants opened fire on occupants of an SUV during daylight hours.

The driver sustained injuries, while other passengers, including Som Raj alias Dhami and his personal security officer Krishna, narrowly escaped harm.

Authorities had charged eight individuals, including the primary suspects Harendra Mann and Bimlesh Mann, with criminal conspiracy and attempted murder, among other offenses.

Dhami informed a special unit that he had a rivalry with Harendra Mann and his family, which originated from the murder of Mann's relative Ashok in February 2020. Dhami claimed he, along with his brother Devendra and Dharmbir, were wrongfully implicated in that case.

He alleged that the shooting incident in Kishangarh was a direct consequence of this ongoing conflict.

Defense attorneys Ridham Agarwal and Neeraj Tiwari argued that the prosecution's case relied solely on conjecture and revenge-driven accusations, lacking credible evidence.

Agarwal pointed out deficiencies in the police investigation, noting that no mobile devices, SIM cards, or relevant electronic evidence were recovered from the accused at any point during the inquiry.

He contended that allegations of tampering with mobile phones or their usage were baseless without supporting evidence or technical proof, making it unreliable for prosecution.

Additional Sessions Judge Kiran Gupta remarked that, according to the investigating officer, Harendra Mann was allegedly in contact with co-accused via WhatsApp calls, yet no call records or location charts were available to substantiate that Mann was part of a criminal conspiracy.

Consequently, the court acquitted Harendra Mann and Bimlesh Mann, along with two others, due to insufficient evidence. However, Judge Gupta ordered the prosecution to proceed against the remaining four accused under the Arms Act and for attempted murder.