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Man killed in fight over Delhi metro seat; retired IAS officer, son held

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What happened

A 48-year-old man named Pawan Sharma died following an assault in a Delhi Metro train.

The incident occurred due to a dispute over a senior citizen seat during his journey.

His mother, Durga Devi, witnessed the altercation between her son and the accused men.

Key facts

  • A 48-year-old man named Pawan Sharma died following an assault in a Delhi Metro train.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:34:35 UTC.

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  1. Delhi Metro shuts 6 stations till 4pm amid Congress march; traffic curbs likely

  2. Delhi-NCR wakes up to heavy rain, thunderstorms as IMD issues red alert

  3. Man killed in fight over Delhi metro seat; retired IAS officer, son held

  4. When Delhi cops played catch-up with protesters

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