Gurugram cloth trader shot dead by bike-borne men, son claims he was the target

The 45-year-old cloth trader, Mahendra, was shot dead in Gurugram while travelling with his son, who claimed the attackers were targeting him over an old rivalry.The 45-year-old cloth trader, Mahendra, was shot dead in Gurugram while travelling with his son.A 45-year-old man was shot dead in Gurugram on Thursday morning after three bike-borne men opened fire at him while he was travelling with his 21-year-old son, Sahil, towards their shop.The victim, Mahendra, a cloth trader, sustained serious injuries and fell on the road. His family and others rushed him to a government hospital, where he died during treatment.Sahil, who witnessed the incident, later made a startling claim about the attack. He said the shooters were actually targeting him and that his father was hit after the attackers missed their intended target.According to Sahil, his brother was accused of killing a young man in January 2025 and is currently in jail. He said the attackers carried out the shooting over the old rivalry and to avenge that killing. Sahil said the shooters followed him and his father before opening fire, but the bullet struck Mahendra instead. After receiving information about the shooting, ACP Kapil Ahlawat reached the spot with police personnel and a forensic team. Police took Mahendra's body into custody and sent it for post-mortem examination.Police have started a detailed investigation into the case. According to the police, the attackers had been conducting surveillance of the father and son before carrying out the shooting and fled after the attack. Police are examining CCTV footage from cameras to identify the attackers and trace their movements. The police have also imposed a citywide blockade, while multiple teams are conducting raids to apprehend the accused.- EndsPublished By: Akshat TrivediPublished On: Sep 10, 2026 12:59 IST