Delhi club manager, wife, bouncer kill 29-year old after he accidentally spills beer on the woman

A 29-year-old driver, Daljeet Singh, died after he and his friends were allegedly assaulted by a club manager, the manager’s wife and bouncers following an altercation at a nightclub in north Delhi’s Inderlok in the early hours of October 11. The dispute reportedly began when beer spilled on the manager’s wife, who was celebrating her birthday at the venue on New Rohtak Road.

According to TOI, Daljeet and his friends were allegedly beaten by club staff during the confrontation. Although the group returned home after the incident, Daljeet’s health deteriorated hours later. He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police arrested five people in connection with the case and registered a murder FIR.

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How the argument began at the Delhi club

Daljeet, a resident of JJ Colony in Raghubir Nagar, had visited the club at around 3.30 am on October 11 with five friends identified as Pawan, Arbaz Ali, Ashu, Tinu and Gautam.

Tinu, who was present at the venue, told TOI that the group had been enjoying themselves when a minor collision led to beer spilling on the club manager’s wife, Harshita, whose birthday was being celebrated.

The incident allegedly triggered an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation involving Daljeet, his friends and the club staff. A friend alleged that Daljeet was struck on his stomach, legs and head, prompting others in the group to intervene. The situation reportedly intensified when bouncers joined the altercation.

Tinu alleged that Harshita grabbed Daljeet by his hair and attacked him with bottles. He also claimed that the group was outnumbered and that the assault continued for a prolonged period.

“We were seven people and they were more in number. They thrashed us for nearly an hour,” Tinu told TOI.

He further alleged that three members of the group were locked inside a room and beaten for 30 to 40 minutes. According to him, the men were assaulted with sticks and fists, and one of the accused allegedly pulled out a pistol and threatened them.

Daljeet returned home but his condition worsened

After the confrontation, Daljeet and his friends reportedly left the club and returned to their homes in Raghubir Nagar. Police said Daljeet vomited after reaching home and then went to sleep.

His condition deteriorated around noon on Sunday. His wife, Puja, took him to Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Khayala, where doctors declared him dead. A police control room call was made at around 6.52 pm that evening, following which police received information about the death from the hospital and began verifying the circumstances.

Investigators also examined CCTV footage from the club, which allegedly captured the assault.

Five accused arrested in connection with the case

Police arrested five people in connection with the incident: Dilawar alias Hasnain, a guest organiser; Sunny alias Gaurav, the club manager; Sharvan Kumar, who was responsible for checking entries at the main gate; bouncer Vikash Balyan; and Harshita, the manager’s wife.

Investigators alleged that Sharvan assaulted Daljeet while another person was taking him back. The police registered an FIR under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including those relating to murder, attempt to murder, voluntarily causing hurt, wrongful confinement and criminal intimidation involving serious threats. Provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) were also invoked.

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Police official shifted over alleged dereliction of duty

The in-charge of the Inderlok police post was sent to District Lines over alleged dereliction of duty after the club was found operating into the early hours, police said. Sources cited in the report said the establishment had remained open until at least 5 am.

Daljeet worked as a driver and was the sole breadwinner for his family, a friend said. He is survived by his wife, an eight-year-old son and a younger brother. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is underway.