AAP worker Rachna Yadav shot dead in broad daylight in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi; party leaders visit family and demand swift justice.
New Delhi: A wave of grief and outrage swept through north Delhi after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) worker Rachna Yadav was shot dead in broad daylight outside her home in Shalimar Bagh on Saturday morning. The shocking incident has raised serious concerns about law and order in the national capital.
Rachna Yadav, a longtime resident and active party worker, was attacked around 11 am by two assailants. She was shot at close range and succumbed to her injuries before she could be taken to the hospital. Police have launched a multi‑pronged investigation, scanning CCTV footage and gathering witness statements to identify and apprehend the culprits. Early reports suggest the attackers may have fled the area immediately after the incident.
Political Leaders Respond
In the aftermath of the murder, Delhi State Women’s Wing President Sarika Samar, former MLA Vandana Kumari, and other AAP leaders visited the victim’s family to express condolences and support. Party officials emphasized that the family is not alone during this difficult time.
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AAP has strongly condemned the killing, calling it “highly condemnable and unacceptable”. The party has criticized the local administration for failing to ensure residents’ safety and demanded that the perpetrators be swiftly brought to justice.
Background and Concerns
आम आदमी पार्टी की निडर कार्यकर्ता रचना यादव जी की निर्मम हत्या के बाद परिवार से मिलने पहुंचीं दिल्ली प्रदेश महिला विंग अध्यक्षा @SarikaSamar जी, पूर्व MLA वंदना कुमारी जी एवं अन्य साथी।
दिल्ली के शालीमार बाग में दिनदहाड़े गोली मारकर की गई रचना यादव जी की निर्मम हत्या ने क़ानून… pic.twitter.com/0m5YplxZt1
— Aam Aadmi Party Delhi (@AAPDelhi) January 12, 2026
Rachna Yadav was a key figure in her community and an active participant in party initiatives. Reports indicate that she may have been targeted due to her involvement in previous legal matters, including being a witness in the trial concerning her late husband’s murder. This has raised serious questions about intimidation and safety for political workers and residents alike.
AAP leaders stressed that the murder is not just a personal tragedy but also a public safety concern. They urged authorities to strengthen security measures, particularly for women and party activists in vulnerable areas.
Community Grieves
The brutal killing has left the Shalimar Bagh community in shock. Local residents expressed fear and anger, demanding stronger policing and prompt action. Party leaders reiterated their commitment to supporting the family and called for justice, emphasizing that such violence should not go unpunished.
The murder of Rachna Yadav underscores the urgent need for enhanced law enforcement measures and public safety initiatives in Delhi, as communities and political workers await justice and reassurance.