In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Delhi’s Nizamuddin area and the entertainment industry, Asif Qureshi, cousin of renowned Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi, was brutally murdered on the night of August 7, 2025. The 35-year-old man lost his life in what began as a simple parking dispute but escalated into a fatal stabbing that has left his family devastated and the local community in shock.
The Fatal Confrontation
The tragic incident unfolded around 10:30 PM in Delhi’s Bhogal area when Asif Qureshi approached two young men who had parked their scooter directly in front of his house’s main gate. What should have been a routine request to move their vehicle quickly spiraled into a deadly confrontation that would claim Asif’s life within minutes.
According to eyewitness accounts and police reports, Asif politely asked the two men, later identified as 19-year-old Ujjwal and 18-year-old Gautam, both residents of the same neighborhood, to relocate their scooter. The request, seemingly reasonable, was met with aggressive resistance and verbal threats from the duo.
Initially, the two young men appeared to comply and left the area after the heated exchange. However, their departure was merely a tactical retreat. Within a short span of time, they returned to the scene, this time armed with a sharp weapon and a clear intent for violence.
CCTV Footage Reveals Horrific Details
The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the area, providing investigators with crucial evidence and the public with a chilling glimpse into the final moments of Asif’s life. The footage, which has since been analyzed by police and partially released to media outlets, shows the progression of events with disturbing clarity.
The video evidence reveals Asif being attacked by both assailants in a coordinated assault. The footage shows him being thrown to the ground with considerable force, followed by repeated punches and kicks. As Asif struggled to defend himself, one of the attackers produced the sharp weapon and stabbed him multiple times in a frenzied attack.
Perhaps most heartbreaking is the footage showing Asif’s wife, Shaheen, desperately trying to intervene and save her husband. The video captures her attempts to pull the attackers away, even as neighbors rushed to the scene to help. Despite their efforts, the assault continued until Asif collapsed, fatally wounded.
Emergency Response and Hospital Declaration
Following the brutal attack, Asif was immediately rushed to the National Heart Institute by family members and neighbors who had witnessed the horrific incident. Medical staff at the hospital worked frantically to save his life, but the severity of his injuries proved too extensive. Asif Qureshi was declared dead on arrival, leaving his family and the medical team devastated.
The multiple stab wounds inflicted during the attack had caused fatal damage, and despite the quick response from both bystanders and medical professionals, there was nothing that could be done to reverse the tragic outcome.
History of Tensions and Previous Altercations
Investigations into the incident have revealed that this was not the first confrontation between Asif and the accused individuals. According to statements given by Asif’s wife Shaheen to various media outlets, including NDTV and Times of India, the two attackers had previously tried to assault her husband over similar parking-related disputes.
Family members and neighbors have corroborated these accounts, describing a pattern of escalating tensions in the area. They reported having witnessed earlier altercations involving the same individuals, suggesting that the tragic events of August 7 were the culmination of ongoing disputes rather than an isolated incident.
Local residents revealed that parking issues had become a recurring source of conflict in the densely populated neighborhood, with tempers often flaring over limited space. However, none had anticipated that such disputes could escalate to fatal violence.
Background of the Accused
The two arrested individuals, Ujjwal and Gautam, are both young residents of the same Nizamuddin area where the crime occurred. According to police sources and local accounts, both have troubled backgrounds that may have contributed to their violent behavior.
Gautam, the 18-year-old, is reportedly known in the neighborhood for his erratic and unpredictable behavior. Neighbors have described him as someone who frequently engaged in conflicts and displayed aggressive tendencies. Meanwhile, Ujjwal, 19, is known to play music at local religious gatherings, suggesting a more community-oriented role that makes his involvement in the murder all the more shocking to local residents.
The contrast between their public personas and their alleged actions has left the community struggling to understand how two young men from their own neighborhood could commit such a heinous crime over something as trivial as a parking space.
Swift Police Action and Legal Proceedings
Delhi Police responded quickly to the incident, launching an immediate investigation that led to the arrest of both suspects within hours of the crime. The authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, India’s new criminal code that replaced the Indian Penal Code.
Police officials have confirmed that they have seized the murder weapon used in the attack, which will serve as crucial evidence in the prosecution of the case. The CCTV footage, combined with eyewitness testimonies and the recovered weapon, provides investigators with a strong foundation for building their case against the accused.
The swift arrest of both perpetrators has been welcomed by the victim’s family and the local community, though many argue that it cannot undo the irreversible damage that has been done to the Qureshi family and the sense of security in the neighborhood.