A chilling incident in Northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh saw a 44-year-old woman, Rachna Yadav, brutally shot dead in broad daylight on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Police officials confirmed that Rachna Yadav was a crucial witness in the murder case of her husband, Vijender Yadav, who was gunned down in Bhalswa village in 2023. This horrific crime has prompted Delhi Police to investigate a direct link to her husband's ongoing murder trial, suggesting a motive to eliminate a key witness. According to reports, Rachna Yadav was shot in the head at point-blank range around 11 am, dying on the spot. Eyewitnesses described two assailants, one of whom reportedly stopped her, confirmed her identity, and then shot her before fleeing on a sports bike with an accomplice. CCTV footage from the area is being scanned to identify the culprits. Rachna's husband, Vijender Yadav, a history-sheeter, was allegedly murdered in 2023 due to a personal rivalry. While five accused have been arrested and are facing trial in that case, the main accused, Bharat Yadav, remains absconding and has been declared a proclaimed offender. Rachna's daughter, Kanika Yadav, has publicly alleged that Bharat Yadav planned and executed her mother's murder to weaken her father's case, as her mother's testimony was considered vital for the prosecution. The family also claims Rachna had previously received death threats. This assassination underscores severe concerns regarding witness protection and the escalating nature of criminal rivalries in the capital. Multiple police teams have been formed to apprehend the attackers and unravel the full conspiracy behind this double murder.