Amar Colony shooting: Victim's father demands UP-style encounter for killers
Synopsis
A Class 12 student was allegedly shot dead after objecting to the harassment of a female friend outside a South Delhi restaurant. His father is now demanding encounter-style justice — the kind associated with UP's Yogi Adityanath government — and has alleged the accused enjoy political protection. Three arrests have been made, but the family says that is not enough.
Key Takeaways
Sai , a Class 12 student, was allegedly shot in the head outside a restaurant in Amar Colony, South Delhi .
His father Sunil Kumar says Sai was killed after he objected to the harassment of a female friend by a group of men.
Delhi Police has arrested three accused ; names of additional suspects have emerged during the investigation.
Sunil Kumar has demanded encounter-style action, citing policing under UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath .
The victim's father has alleged the accused enjoy the protection of an unspecified political party.
Sunil Kumar has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for justice.
A grieving father has demanded swift and severe justice — including police encounters on the lines of Uttar Pradesh — after his Class 12 son was allegedly shot dead outside a restaurant in Amar Colony, South Delhi, about a week before 1 June 2025. Sunil Kumar, father of the deceased youth Sai, has also appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for justice.
What Happened That Night
According to Sunil Kumar, Sai had gone to a restaurant in Amar Colony with a group of friends and was waiting for others to arrive. A few young men allegedly began harassing a female friend in the group. When Sai objected, the men reportedly threatened him and left the spot. They allegedly returned shortly after and opened fire, shooting Sai fatally in the head.
Sai was described by his father as a quiet student who typically stayed home after attending tuition classes. 'My son had only gone out to have a meal. Some goons shot him dead,' Sunil Kumar said.
Father's Demand for Encounter-Style Justice
An emotional Sunil Kumar drew a direct comparison to the policing style of Uttar Pradesh under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, where police encounters of alleged criminals have been widely reported and debated. 'Just as encounters take place in Uttar Pradesh, similar action should be taken against these criminals. They killed my son, and they should be dealt with in the same way,' he said. He warned that inaction could put other families at risk: 'What happened to my son today could happen to someone else's child tomorrow.'
Sunil Kumar also alleged that the accused individuals enjoy the protection of a political party, without naming the party. 'If this had happened to the son of a political leader, the culprits would not have escaped punishment,' he added.
Arrests and Investigation
Delhi Police has so far arrested three accused in connection with the case, according to Sunil Kumar. The names of several other suspects have also reportedly surfaced during the ongoing investigation. The police have not yet issued an official statement on the political protection allegation.
Broader Context
The Amar Colony shooting adds to a series of violent incidents in the capital that have drawn public attention to gang-related crime in residential and commercial neighbourhoods. The victim's father's demand for encounter-style justice reflects a broader frustration among families of crime victims over the pace of legal proceedings in India. Critics, however, caution that extrajudicial encounters raise serious due-process concerns, regardless of the severity of the alleged crime.
As the investigation continues, all eyes will be on whether Delhi Police can bring the remaining accused to book — and whether the political protection allegation will be independently examined.
Point of View
But it also signals a deeper institutional failure: when families of ordinary crime victims feel the legal system cannot deliver timely accountability, they turn to extrajudicial imagery for comfort. The allegation of political protection for the accused — unverified but on record — is the more consequential thread here. If Delhi Police does not address it transparently, it will feed a narrative of selective law enforcement that undermines public trust far beyond this single case. The Amar Colony shooting deserves rigorous investigation, not just arrests that close the optics loop.
NationPress
18 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Amar Colony shooting in South Delhi?
A Class 12 student named Sai was allegedly shot dead in the head by a group of men outside a restaurant in Amar Colony, South Delhi. According to his father, the attackers first harassed a female friend in the group, were confronted by Sai, left, and then returned and opened fire.
How many people have been arrested in the Amar Colony shooting case?
Delhi Police has arrested three accused in connection with the case, according to the victim's father Sunil Kumar. The names of additional suspects have also reportedly surfaced during the investigation.
Why is the victim's father demanding UP-style encounters?
Sunil Kumar has demanded that the accused be dealt with the way alleged criminals are in Uttar Pradesh under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath — a reference to widely reported police encounters. He expressed frustration that ordinary families do not receive the same swift justice that he believes would follow if a politician's child were the victim.
Did the victim's father allege political protection for the accused?
Yes. Sunil Kumar alleged that the accused enjoy the protection of a political party, though he did not name the party. The allegation has not been independently verified, and Delhi Police has not publicly responded to it.
Who has the victim's family appealed to for justice?
Sunil Kumar has directly appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the government and administration to act swiftly against those responsible for his son's death.
