Family Demands Death Penalty for IAS Officer in Delhi Metro Death
The brother of Pawan Sharma demands the death penalty for a retired IAS officer and his son following a fatal altercation in the Delhi Metro.
In a harrowing case of violence that has shocked the capital, the family of a 48-year-old man who died following an alleged assault inside a Delhi Metro train has demanded the highest possible punishment for the accused. The victim's brother, Deepak Sharma, is calling for the death penalty for a retired IAS officer and his son, who were involved in a fatal altercation over a seat.
A Dispute Over a Senior Citizen Seat
The tragic incident unfolded on October 8 at the Supreme Court Metro Station. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the deceased, Pawan Sharma, was travelling with his mother, Durga Sharma, from Gurugram toward their home in Yamuna Vihar. The duo had occupied seats reserved for senior citizens.
The situation escalated when two men, identified as 65-year-old retired IAS officer Sanjay Pratap Singh and his 36-year-old son, Siddharth Singh, boarded the train. The FIR alleges that the two men spoke rudely to the mother and son, demanding they vacate the seats. While Pawan Sharma reportedly agreed to move, a remark made during the exchange allegedly triggered a violent outburst.
The Violent Assault Inside the Coach
The details of the assault paint a grim picture of the confrontation. The complaint states that as the mother and son prepared to stand up, the elderly accused, Sanjay Pratap Singh, allegedly grabbed Pawan by his collar and slapped him. When Pawan attempted to protest the physical assault, the younger accused, Siddharth Singh, reportedly caught him by the neck and repeatedly punched him in the chest.
The victim's mother, Durga Sharma, alleged that when she tried to intervene and protect her son, the retired officer held her hands to prevent her from stopping the violence. The assault left Pawan Sharma unconscious on the floor of the metro coach.
Medical Findings and Fatal Outcome
Emergency services rushed Pawan to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital via a Centralised Accident and Trauma Services ambulance. Tragically, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
A medico-legal report has since provided crucial evidence regarding the physical struggle. The findings recorded:
- Multiple tiny bruises on Pawan's right cheek.
- Bruises on his chest near the neck area.
- A small abrasion on his right thumb.
The report noted that the victim was unconscious and unresponsive, rendering him unable to provide a statement before his passing.
Family's Cry for Justice
Speaking to the media, the victim's brother, Deepak Sharma, expressed the profound grief and anger of a family left shattered. Pawan Sharma, a father of two, has left behind a wife and two children.
"Our only demand is that we get justice, and they should at least be sentenced to death," said Deepak Sharma, emphasizing the family's resolve to see the accused held accountable for the loss of his brother's life.
Both Sanjay Pratap Singh and Siddharth Singh have been arrested by the police and have been sent to 14 days of judicial custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the fatal altercation.