One Killed in Delhi Metro Seat Dispute; Father and Son Arrested

A man has died following a dispute over a seat reserved for senior citizens on the Delhi Metro in India’s capital. Police have arrested a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and his son in connection with the incident.

According to a report by the Press Trust of India (PTI), the incident took place on October 8 at the Supreme Court station of the Delhi Metro. The deceased was identified as Pawan Sharma, 48.

Citing the police First Information Report (FIR), the report said an argument broke out between Pawan Sharma, Sanjay Pratap Singh and his son, Siddharth Singh, over the seat. During the altercation, Mr. Pawan was allegedly slapped and pushed, causing him to fall and sustain a head injury.
Metro staff later took Pawan Sharma by ambulance to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Police sources said Sanjay Pratap Singh and his son Siddharth Singh were arrested after a case was filed in connection with the incident.

Sanjay Pratap Singh is a former IAS officer. Police sources said India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had previously arrested him over bribery allegations. His son, Mr. Siddharth, practises law at the Supreme Court.