Delhi doctor shot dead inside hospital by two individuals in Jaitpur area

New Delhi: A doctor was shot dead by two unknown individuals at the Neema Hospital in the Jaitpur area of Delhi, said police on Thursday.

Doctor targeted in hospital
According to the police, the doctor, a Unani practitioner (BUMS) identified as Javed Akhtar, was killed by the accused, who had come to the hospital seeking medical attention for an injury on Wednesday.

Accused arrived seeking medical attention
"As per the hospital staff, the duo arrived at Neema Hospital in Jaitpur under the Kalindi Kunj PS area for an injury and later requested to meet doctor Javed. After being given an appointment to meet him inside his cabin, the accused shot him and fled the scene," said police.

CCTV footage reveals an escape
The police further said that the CCTV footage from the hospital shows both accused exiting the hospital premises.

Crime teams called to investigate
Shortly after the incident, the District Crime Team and FSL Rohini Team were called to the scene.

Search for suspects continues
"A search is underway for the absconding accused. CCTV footage is being reviewed to track them down. All the facts are being investigated," said the police.

(With ANI inputs)