14 April,2026 04:37 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
An FIR has been registered, and authorities are also examining alleged lapses in the initial police response. Representational Pic/File
A senior serving Indian Army officer and his son were allegedly attacked in the Vasant Enclave area of Delhi following which the police have arrested two suspects in connection with the crime, officials said, reported the IANS.
The officials said that the police have also seized the Mercedes car believed to have been used during the incident.
One of the accused has been identified as Satender, also known as Sonu, a director at a private aviation company involved in charter and cargo flight services, according to the IANS.
The second accused, Sanjay Sharma, is reported to run a local eatery. Both individuals are currently being questioned by the police as part of the ongoing investigation, the news agency reported.
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday night when the Army officer, a Brigadier, stepped out for a walk with his son after dinner.
Outside their residence, they encountered two men sitting in a parked car and allegedly consuming alcohol. When the officer objected, an argument followed. The situation escalated when additional individuals were called to the scene, who then allegedly assaulted the officer and his son, the news agency reported.
Lt Governor T S Sandhu expressed serious concern over the incident and said he had spoken directly with the officer to check on his well-being.
"Deeply concerned by the incident in Vasant Enclave involving the assault on a serving Brigadier of the Indian Army, his wife and son, a 23-year-old IIT Delhi graduate." He said that he has personally spoken with the Brigadier to enquire about the incident and their well-being.
"I also spoke with the Police Commissioner and the DCP, directing them to ensure a thorough and swift investigation, leading to immediate and appropriate action against those responsible," the L-G added.
He has instructed the police to conduct a thorough and swift investigation and ensure strict action against those responsible. Security has been increased for the officer and his family, the news agency reported.
An FIR has been registered, and authorities are also examining alleged lapses in the initial police response.
The officer's family has claimed that there was a delay in registering the complaint and that action was only taken after intervention by Army authorities.
(with IANS inputs)
