Man shot dead outside gym in Delhi's Greater Kailash

Eyewitnesses reported hearing about ten gunshots as Shah stood outside the gym. A police team arrived at the scene shortly after the incident to begin its investigation.

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The victim was hit by 4 to 5 bullets and was immediately taken to Max Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by doctors. (Representational)

In short

• The victim is identified as Nadir Shah
• Gangster Rohit Godara claims responsibility
• The victim had a criminal history, linked to gang warfare

A gunfight rocked south Delhi's posh Greater Kailash neighbourhood on Thursday, killing a man named Nadir Shah. Shah was hit by multiple bullets as he was coming out of a gym. He was hit by 4-5 bullets and was immediately rushed to Max Hospital, where he was declared dead by doctors.

An alleged social media post by gangster Rohit Godara claimed responsibility for the attack. Godara also claimed responsibility for the November 1 shooting outside the house by Punjabi singer AP Dhillon on Vancouver Island in Canada.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing around ten gunshots while Shah was standing outside the gym. A police team arrived at the scene shortly after the incident to begin their investigation.

Sources revealed that Nadir Shah had a criminal background and police suspect that the attack could be linked to an ongoing gang war in the area. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are not yet clear and further details are awaited as the investigation unfolds.