Delhi cop shoots wife dead in Kalyanpuri, kills himself two days later
Synopsis
A Delhi Police constable posted with the Anti Auto Theft Squad allegedly shot his wife dead on a roadside in Kalyanpuri following a domestic dispute, then spent two days absconding before being found dead in a park near Crowne Plaza — killed by his own service revolver. CCTV footage reportedly captured the moment before the shooting.
Key Takeaways
Manish Bhati , a Delhi Police constable with the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) , allegedly shot his wife dead in Kalyanpuri , east Delhi, on Sunday following a domestic dispute.
Bhati was found dead in a park behind Crowne Plaza on Tuesday, 14 July , having died by suicide with his service revolver at around 6 pm .
CCTV footage allegedly shows the couple arguing on a roadside before the shooting took place.
The body was sent to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for post-mortem; a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team examined the scene.
Preliminary investigation indicated the couple had a prolonged history of marital discord.
A Delhi Police constable who allegedly shot his wife dead in east Delhi's Kalyanpuri area following a domestic dispute on Sunday was found dead in a park on Tuesday, 14 July, having died by suicide using his service weapon, police confirmed. The accused, identified as Manish Bhati, had been absconding since the killing.
How the suicide was discovered
At around 6:10 pm on Tuesday, the Mayur Vihar Police Station received a call reporting that a man was lying in a pool of blood in a park behind the Crowne Plaza hotel. A police team rushed to the spot and identified the deceased as Manish Bhati. His service revolver was found lying beside him. Police believe he shot himself at around 6 pm.
A crime team and a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team were called to the scene. The body was subsequently sent to the mortuary at Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
What happened on Sunday
According to investigators, the couple left their residence together on a scooter on Sunday, but an argument reportedly continued while they were in transit. CCTV footage recovered during the investigation allegedly shows the constable and his wife stopping their scooter on the roadside and stepping off the vehicle. The footage is said to capture a heated argument moments before the constable drew his service pistol and shot his wife. Bhati then fled the scene and remained at large for two days.
Background: A troubled marriage
Preliminary investigation suggested the couple had been experiencing frequent marital discord for some time, with recurring arguments over personal issues, according to police. The fatal altercation on Sunday is believed to have been the latest in a series of such disputes.
Constable's posting and service weapon
Manish Bhati was posted with the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the East district at the time of the incident. The use of his service weapon in both the alleged killing and his subsequent suicide has raised questions about the protocols governing police personnel's access to firearms during periods of personal crisis.
Investigations into both the woman's death and the circumstances of the constable's suicide are ongoing.
Point of View
Which he then allegedly used to kill his wife and later himself, is not merely a personal tragedy. It is an institutional failure. Forces across India have struggled to build confidential mental health and early-intervention pipelines for personnel; this incident is a reminder of the cost when those systems do not exist or are not used.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the Delhi Police constable involved in the Kalyanpuri shooting?
The constable has been identified as Manish Bhati , who was posted with the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the East district. He allegedly shot his wife dead in Kalyanpuri, east Delhi, on Sunday following a domestic dispute.
How did Manish Bhati die?
Bhati was found dead in a park behind the Crowne Plaza hotel in the Mayur Vihar area on Tuesday, 14 July. Police confirmed he died by suicide, having shot himself with his service revolver at around 6 pm.
What does the CCTV footage reportedly show?
CCTV footage recovered during the investigation allegedly shows the couple stopping their scooter on the roadside, stepping off the vehicle, and engaging in a heated argument moments before the constable drew his service pistol and shot his wife.
Where was the wife shot and where was Bhati found dead?
The wife was allegedly shot in the Kalyanpuri area of east Delhi on Sunday. Bhati was found dead two days later in a park behind the Crowne Plaza hotel in the Mayur Vihar area.
What is the current status of the investigation?
A crime team and an FSL team examined the scene of the suicide. The body was sent to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital for post-mortem. Investigations into both the woman's death and the constable's suicide are ongoing, according to police.
