Man shoots dead dance instructor for mocking his steps

New Delhi: A dance instructor in his 20s was shot dead by an unidentified man whose dance moves the victim had allegedly mocked during a Valmiki Jayanti procession near the Mandir Marg, police said on Friday.

The deceased was identified as Avinash Sangwan. The incident took place on Wednesday night when Sangwan, along with his friends, was dancing during the procession.

An argument ensued after Sangwan reportedly mocked the dance moves of the accused, a senior police officer said. The accused then took out a pistol and shot at Sangwan, killing him on the spot, he said.

A case has been registered and a probe is underway, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Madhur Verma. Police said Sangwan was also carrying a knife with him.

A video of the incident shot by one of the persons at the procession shows the victim dancing at the event. In the video, Sangwan is seen removing his T-shirt before falling. Later, people around him noticed a bullet injury on his chest.

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead, the DCP said.