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Breaking News: Father Shot Dead While Saving Teen Son After Assault in Nand Nagri, Delhi Tensions Rise in East

A 15-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted on Tuesday evening in New Delhi’s Nand Nagri area, triggering a chain of violence that left his father dead and the neighborhood on edge. According to local residents, the teenager was beaten by a group of young men, prompting his father, Mohammed Amaruddin, to rush to the spot in an attempt to protect him. During the confrontation, Amaruddin was allegedly shot, sustaining critical injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The incident has sparked anger and fear among locals, with family members accusing the named suspects of acting together and demanding swift arrests. Police have registered a murder case and begun an investigation, but no immediate detentions were confirmed at the time of reporting. Visuals aired by ABP News showed heavy police presence and anxious crowds gathering near the crime scene. Authorities said additional forces were deployed to prevent further unrest and maintain order as tensions continued to simmer across the locality. Community leaders have appealed for calm while investigators work to identify shooters and establish the precise sequence of events involved.

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