Five people, including a nightclub manager, his wife, and three bouncers, have been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with the death of a 29-year-old man. The incident took place on the night of October 10 at Tor House, a nightclub located near the Ashok Park Metro station within the jurisdiction of the Sarai Rohilla police station.
According to police reports, the victim, identified as Daljeet, was visiting the establishment with a group of five to six friends. Investigators state that the confrontation originated from an argument that broke out after beer was accidentally spilled on the nightclub manager’s wife. Despite attempts by the victim’s group to apologise for the incident, the situation reportedly escalated into a physical altercation involving the club’s bouncers.
Friends of the deceased have alleged that they were subjected to a severe assault that involved the use of sticks and glass bottles. The group claimed that even after they attempted to de-escalate the situation and leave the premises, they were forcibly pulled back inside by the bouncers and subjected to further violence. The victims also reported that water was poured on them during the attack. Daljeet sustained significant injuries during the encounter, including a fractured jaw, according to those who accompanied him.
Following the incident, the group managed to exit the club and travelled to Daljeet’s residence in Raghuvir Nagar. It was at the entrance of his home that he collapsed. He was rushed to Guru Gobind Singh Hospital by his associates, but medical personnel there declared him dead upon arrival. One of his friends, Sunny, who suffered a minor head injury during the melee, confirmed that the victim’s family had been notified immediately following the incident.
The investigation has expanded to include serious allegations leveled by the victim’s friends. Beyond the physical assault, the group has accused the staff of theft, claiming that two mobile phones and cash were taken from them during the altercation. Furthermore, there are allegations that one of the individuals involved threatened the group with a firearm. Police are currently verifying these claims as part of their broader inquiry.
To reconstruct the sequence of events, investigators have seized the nightclub's digital video recorder (DVR) and are currently reviewing CCTV footage. This process is expected to clarify the nature of the confrontation and determine whether any additional individuals were involved in the assault. The authorities are also looking into claims made by the victim's family regarding the initial police response to the scene, specifically questioning why a police vehicle reportedly left the area after arriving in response to a control room call.
Daljeet, who resided in Raghuvir Nagar, is survived by his wife, Pooja, his father, and an eight-year-old son. As the investigation proceeds, police remain focused on gathering forensic evidence and witness testimonies to build a comprehensive case against the five arrested suspects. The authorities have assured a thorough probe into the allegations of brutality and the subsequent events that led to the man's death.
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