Bullets, Screams, Children Nearby: CCTV Captures Noida Daylight Murder
📅 25 February 2026
✍️ Editor: Sudhir Choudhary, The Vagabond News
Daylight Shooting Recorded on Surveillance
NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH — A man was shot dead in broad daylight in a residential area of Noida on Tuesday, with the incident captured on closed-circuit television cameras installed in the neighborhood, police officials confirmed.
According to the Uttar Pradesh Police, the shooting occurred in Sector 63 around 3:15 p.m., when unidentified assailants opened fire at close range before fleeing the scene. The victim, identified by police as a local resident in his early 30s, was declared dead at a nearby hospital.
Footage reviewed by investigators shows the victim standing near a parked vehicle when two individuals approached and fired multiple rounds. Children can be seen in the vicinity moments before the attack, prompting heightened concern among residents.
Police Response and Investigation
Senior officers from the Noida police unit reached the scene shortly after receiving emergency calls. The area was cordoned off, and forensic teams collected shell casings and other physical evidence.
A senior police official said an FIR has been registered under sections related to murder and criminal conspiracy. Authorities are analyzing CCTV footage from multiple cameras along the route to trace the suspects’ escape path.
Police said preliminary findings suggest the attack may have been targeted, though the motive has not yet been confirmed. Investigators are examining potential personal or business disputes.
Community Reaction
Residents expressed shock that the shooting occurred in the middle of the afternoon, near homes and areas frequented by children. Parents in the neighborhood said they were alarmed by the proximity of the violence to schools and residential complexes.
Police officials assured residents that patrols have been intensified and that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible. No arrests had been announced as of Tuesday evening.
Authorities urged members of the public not to circulate unverified versions of the CCTV footage on social media, stating that dissemination of graphic material could hamper the investigation.
Legal Proceedings
The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and police are awaiting forensic reports. Officers said several individuals have been questioned as part of the inquiry.
Under Indian law, homicide investigations are conducted under the supervision of senior officers, with evidence compiled for submission before a magistrate’s court once suspects are identified.
Conclusion
The daylight killing in Noida, captured on CCTV, has intensified concerns over public safety in residential areas. Police say the investigation is ongoing and have appealed for witnesses to come forward with information. Further updates are expected as authorities analyze surveillance footage and pursue leads.
Sources
Uttar Pradesh Police official briefing, 25 February 2026
FIR registered at Sector 63 police station, Noida
Statements from local residents and law enforcement officials
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