A 21-year-old youth named Sameer Mujamil was shot and injured outside ‘Showsha Baazi Bar and Kitchen’ in East Delhi’s Preet Vihar during the early hours of Saturday, April 4th, 2026. The incident reportedly started as a small argument inside the club which later escalated into violence on the street. The victim, who lives in the Ghonda area, is currently stable and receiving medical care at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital after being shot in the leg.
What happened outside the Preet Vihar club?
According to the police, Sameer was visiting the club with his friends Naveem and Arham when the trouble started. An altercation broke out inside the establishment between his friend Arham and another group of people. The situation quickly turned physical and moved to the service road outside the venue, often referred to as Sheesha Club or Showsha Club. An unidentified individual from the opposing group allegedly fired a shot that hit Sameer.
- The shooting occurred late Friday night or early Saturday morning around 4:30 AM.
- Sameer Mujamil sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg, specifically below the knee.
- The victim stated he could not identify the person who fired the shot during the chaos.
- The Preet Vihar police station was alerted via a PCR call from GTB Hospital where the victim was admitted for treatment.
Status of the police investigation and safety concerns
DCP (East) Rajeev Kumar stated that the police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for assault and are actively searching for the suspects. A crime team has already visited the spot to collect forensic evidence, and investigators are now focusing on technical surveillance to solve the case. This incident has raised concerns regarding the security and operating hours of nightlife establishments in the area.
- Multiple police teams have been formed to conduct raids and catch the unidentified accused.
- Officers are scanning CCTV footage from the club and nearby buildings to identify the group involved and their escape route.
- Local inquiries are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the initial rivalry.
- No arrests have been reported by the authorities as of Saturday afternoon, though the victim remains in stable condition.
