Rachna Yadav, a 44-year-old woman and president of a local Residents' Welfare Association (RWA), was brutally shot dead in broad daylight in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh on January 10, 2026. The incident occurred around 11 am, where unidentified assailants shot her in the head at close range, killing her on the spot. Delhi Police have launched an intensive investigation, cordoning off the area and examining nearby CCTV footage to identify and trace the attackers. A significant angle being probed by the police is a potential link to the murder of Rachna Yadav's husband in Bhalswa in 2023. Rachna Yadav was a crucial key witness in that case and had reportedly been fighting a legal battle for justice, even approaching the Supreme Court due to dissatisfaction with the investigation's pace. Officials suspect that the same individuals or their associates involved in her husband's killing could be behind her murder, indicating a targeted and pre-planned attack. While old enmity and personal rivalry are the primary lines of inquiry, police are not ruling out any possibilities. Multiple teams have been deployed to locate the suspects, and statements from local residents and relatives are being recorded as part of the ongoing investigation. The brazen nature of the crime in a public area has raised concerns regarding safety and law and order in the capital.