An investigator has indicated that ‘targeted killing’ is becoming the strongest line of probe, SWARAJYA has reported

Delhi: The probe into the death of Intelligence Bureau (IB) OfficerAnkit Sharma during the recent Delhi riots, is suspected to be a “targeted killing”; rather than a random act of violence.

The fact that Sharma was abducted and taken away and not killed or harmed at the spot by the mob had raised suspicion at first. The theory has only been strengthened as the sequence of events has become clearer. Vengeance is clearly visible by the condition of the body. Nobody is killed like this usually by a mob,” an unnamed investigator has been quoted as saying.

it is also suspected that the killers may have wanted to send a message across by murdering IB officer Ankit Sharma.

As per the police, Sharma had returned from office around 5 pm on 25 February, following which he stepped out with his friends.

As per the reports, while Sharma was walking on one side of a small bridge with his friends, he tripped down a stone and fell down. After that three-four men came and dragged him to the other side.

The men did not touch anyone but Sharma. Next day his body was found dumped in a drain. The post-mortem reports said that there were at least 54 deep stabbed wounds present on his body.

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