Man shot dead in northeast Delhi

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New Delhi: A 23-year-old man was shot dead by motorcycle-borne men in northeast Delhi this morning, the third incident reported in the last 36 hours in the area, the police said.

In the incident, which took place in New Usmanpur, Rohit Pal was shot in the head and stomach, they said, adding that he was an accused in a couple of cases, including theft and extortion.

Pal's father works with a power discom in Delhi. He had left home to make preparations for a religious function, the police said.