In a shocking incident that has once again highlighted the rising issue of urban violence, Asif Qureshi, the 42-year-old cousin of Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, was murdered on Thursday night in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area. The fatal confrontation, which began as a heated argument over a parked scooter, led to Qureshi being stabbed to death. Delhi Police have swiftly acted, arresting two teenagers in connection with the crime.
A Minor Dispute Escalates to Murder
According to reports from the Delhi Police, the incident took place around 10:30 PM on Thursday in the Jangpura Bhogal area. Asif Qureshi, a resident of Church Lane, had reportedly asked two men to move their scooter, which was blocking the entrance to his house. The request, which should have been a simple neighbourhood interaction, quickly escalated into a violent altercation. Witness accounts and police statements reveal that the two accused, identified as Ujjwal (19) and Gautam (18), initially left the scene after a verbal spat but returned shortly thereafter with a weapon. During the ensuing confrontation, Asif was allegedly attacked with a “poker-type” sharp object, sustaining a grievous injury to his chest. He fell to the ground on the spot and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.
Family Alleges Premeditated Attack
The family of the deceased has expressed their shock and grief, with Asif’s wife, Shaheen Qureshi, alleging that the murder was not a spontaneous act but a premeditated attack. She told reporters that her husband had had previous disputes with the same individuals over the parking issue, and the tension had been simmering for months. According to her, the accused were “jealous” of Asif and were looking for an excuse to confront him.
Huma Qureshi’s father, Saleem Qureshi, who is also Asif’s uncle, echoed the sentiment of a needless tragedy. In a statement to the media, he expressed his heartbreak, saying, “Asif had only asked the boy to move the scooter a little further so that the gate wouldn’t be blocked. But they turned it into a matter of ego and killed him.” The family has demanded strict action and justice for Asif.
Police Arrest Two Teenagers, Investigation Underway
Delhi Police confirmed the arrest of the two suspects, Ujjwal and Gautam, both hailing from the same neighbourhood. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the police are currently investigating the matter to ascertain the exact sequence of events and the role of each accused. The murder weapon has also been seized, and the victim’s body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Police officials are examining CCTV footage from the area, which reportedly captured the horrifying incident, and are speaking to local residents to gather more details.
The murder of Asif Qureshi serves as a grim reminder of how trivial disputes in crowded urban areas can turn deadly. It has once again brought to the forefront the issue of rising aggression and the need for better conflict resolution in society.
The tragic death of Asif Qureshi has left a void in his family and has sent a chilling message about the fragility of life in the face of escalating disputes.
A video from a news channel reports on the murder of Huma Qureshi’s cousin, providing details from his wife and father, and showing CCTV footage of the incident.
