# Fatal shooting in Sonia Vihar, Delhi

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-shooting-in-sonia-vihar-delhi
> Updated: 2026-10-14T15:07:18.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

On October 13, 2026, 34-year-old Manish Yadav was shot and killed in the Sonia Vihar area of northeast Delhi. At approximately 9:13 PM, two unidentified assailants wearing helmets to conceal their identities carried out the attack while riding a motorcycle. 

Yadav was rushed by his family to the Shusruta Trauma Centre at AIIMS, where he succumbed to his injuries. Following the incident, forensic teams inspected the crime scene to collect evidence. 

The Sonia Vihar police have registered an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. North-East District DCP Rahul Alwal stated that investigators have “substantial leads” regarding the suspects and have deployed multiple police teams to the scene.

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### 2026-10-14: Sonia Vihar shooting: Man killed by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Delhi

A 34-year-old man, Manish Yadav, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Delhi's Sonia Vihar area on Tuesday night. Police have launched an investigation and claim to have substantial leads.

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