News from Delhi: Diwali festivities turned tragic for a family in Delhi’s Shahdara, who lost two family members after two gunmen opened fire outside their residence on Thursday. Forty-year-old Akash Sharma alias Chottu and his nephew Rishabh Sharma, 16, were killed in the incident which took place while the victims were celebrating Diwali outside their house in Farsh Bazar area from Shahdara around 8:00 p.m.

Akash Sharma’s son Krish Sharma, 10, also sustained bullet injuries during the firefight, according to police.

“On receiving a PCR call around 8.30 pm, a police team was dispatched. The team found blood at the spot,” the official said.

#CLOCK | Delhi: DCP Shahdara Prashant Gautam says, “Around 8.30 pm, we received a PCR call informing us that there was firing in Bihari Colony and some people were injured. On reaching the spot, it was learned that Akash (40) his nephew Rishab (16) and his son Krish (10)… pic.twitter.com/swBryX1AXc

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According to eyewitnesses, the attackers came on a scooter and touched Akash Sharma’s legs before opening fire on him. His son Krish and nephew Rishabh, who were sitting nearby, were also hit by bullets.

All the victims were rushed to a hospital, police said, adding that Akash Sharma and Rishabh Sharma were declared brought dead by hospital doctors while Krish Sharma was undergoing treatment.

Akash’s wife said she knew the attackers, adding that there had been a land dispute between them for many years.

“On reaching the spot, it was learned that Akash, his nephew Rishabh and his son Krish had been shot. Akash and Rishabh lost their lives. In the preliminary investigation, we found that five bullets were fired,” DCP Shahdara Prashant Gautam a told the ANI press agency.

According to the police, prima facie, it appeared to be a case of personal enmity. The statements of the victims’ family members will be recorded and further investigations are underway, they added.