New Delhi: A tragic shooting incident in Bawana’s Harewali village on March 19, 2026, has left the national capital in shock. Armed assailants opened fire inside a residence, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including an eight-year-old child, and injuring several others.
The incident occurred around 5:26 PM when police received multiple PCR calls reporting gunfire in the area. A police team, accompanied by senior officers, quickly arrived at the scene and rushed the injured to nearby hospitals.
Preliminary investigations indicate that three unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle, parked it some distance away, and approached the home of Ravi Bhardwaj. The attackers entered the residence and opened fire indiscriminately, specifically targeting Bhardwaj.
Ravi Bhardwaj, approximately 30 years old, was transported to MV Hospital in Pooth Khurd but was pronounced dead on arrival. Tragically, an eight-year-old child also succumbed to injuries sustained during the shooting. Three others, identified as Anil Bhardwaj (55), Raj Kumar (46), and a minor boy, are currently receiving treatment for bullet wounds.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Hareshwar Swami confirmed the incident, stating, “A firing incident has occurred in the Bawana police station area. One person has died, and multiple rounds were fired. Around four people have sustained gunshot injuries. Investigation is underway from all possible angles.”
Authorities recovered empty cartridges from the crime scene, and the bodies of the deceased have been sent to the BSA Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act at Bawana Police Station. Special teams are analyzing CCTV footage to trace the suspects, who are believed to have fled towards Haryana.
Family members of Ravi Bhardwaj have stated that he had no known enemies and was a simple man who supported his family through dairy work. Investigators are exploring whether the attack may be linked to personal rivalry or a larger gang-related motive.
The incident has instilled fear in the local community, prompting a heavy police presence in the area. Concerns about law and order in the capital are being raised once again, as residents express anxiety over the increasing audacity of armed criminals.
