📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Prateek Rungta from Delhi, India
Crime
Seven bullets fired at coriander trader in Delhi's Azadpur market, suspect identified as Mohammad Alam from Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 08:45 PM
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Late Monday night, seven shots were fired at a coriander vendor in Delhi's Azadpur market, raising concerns over market security. Police have named Mohammad Alam, a migrant from Bihar, as the alleged attacker.
Delhi's busiest Azadpur market was the scene of a violent incident late on Monday, when seven bullets were discharged at a stall selling coriander. The attack left the trader injured and caused panic among nearby vendors and shoppers.
Witnesses reported hearing a burst of gunfire followed by a chaotic scramble as people sought cover. The market, known for its high footfall and wholesale activity, has now become the focus of security scrutiny.
Local police arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began an investigation. Based on preliminary inquiries, they have identified the alleged assailant as Mohammad Alam, a migrant worker from Bihar, though no arrest details have been released.
Authorities have urged market traders to cooperate with the investigation and have promised to review security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining safety in crowded commercial hubs and has prompted calls for stronger policing measures in Delhi's wholesale markets.
Witnesses reported hearing a burst of gunfire followed by a chaotic scramble as people sought cover. The market, known for its high footfall and wholesale activity, has now become the focus of security scrutiny.
Local police arrived promptly, cordoned off the area and began an investigation. Based on preliminary inquiries, they have identified the alleged assailant as Mohammad Alam, a migrant worker from Bihar, though no arrest details have been released.
Authorities have urged market traders to cooperate with the investigation and have promised to review security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining safety in crowded commercial hubs and has prompted calls for stronger policing measures in Delhi's wholesale markets.