Delhi Metro Seat Dispute Turns Fatal: Former IAS Officer, Son Arrested After 48-Year-Old Man Dies

A dispute over a seat reserved for senior citizens on a Delhi Metro train allegedly turned fatal after a 48-year-old man suffered head injuries during a confrontation at Supreme Court Metro station. Police have arrested former IAS officer Sanjay Pratap Singh and his son, Sidharth Singh, in connection with the death of Pawan Sharma.

Dispute Over Senior Citizen Seat Led to Alleged Assault

According to the FIR, the incident took place on October 8 at Supreme Court Metro station, where Sharma allegedly got into an argument with the two accused over a seat reserved for senior citizens.

During the altercation, Sharma was allegedly slapped and pushed, causing him to fall and sustain head injuries, the complaint stated.

Metro staff arranged for an ambulance to take him to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival, according to the FIR.

Mother’s Complaint Leads to Police Case

Police registered the case on October 9 following a complaint by Sharma’s mother, Durga Sharma. The FIR invokes Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to culpable homicide not amounting to murder and acts committed with common intention, respectively.

Both Sanjay Pratap Singh and his son were arrested after the case was registered, police sources said.

Former IAS Officer, Supreme Court Lawyer Among Accused

According to police sources, Sanjay Pratap Singh is a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who was previously arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with an alleged bribery case.

His son, Sidharth Singh, is a lawyer practising at the Supreme Court, the sources said.

DMRC Confirms Both Men Were Removed From Train

A Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) official said both individuals involved in the incident were removed from the train after the altercation came to light.

“As soon as the incident was reported, both were deboarded. The injured one was sent immediately to the hospital, whereas the other one was handed over to the police,” the official said.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the confrontation and the events leading to Sharma’s death. Officials have not yet disclosed details of the medical findings establishing the cause of death or the precise nature of his injuries.