This happened at around 10:20am.The incident has caused outrage in the city, which was celebrating International Women's Day, and again raised questions over the law and order situation in the capital.
Angry over the murder, a large number of students in Delhi University south campus staged a protest demonstration against the lack of security for students and blocked the Ring Road. Some locals also joined the protest.
"A man came from behind and opened fire at her. A bullet hit her stomach. The attacker managed to flee the scene soon after the incident," a senior police official said.
Passersby took the girl in an autorickshaw to Safdurjung Hospital where she was declared brought dead, the official said.
The incident evoked strong reactions from MPs, including RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, who condemned the incident.
Congress MP from West Delhi Mahabal Mishra pointed fingers at the Union Home Ministry saying it was directly responsible for the incident as Delhi Police, which has to ensure safety of the people of the city, comes under it.
NCW chairperson Girija Vyas and CPM politburo member Brinda Karat termed the incident as "very sad" and wondered why such incidents were recurring. "I condemn the incident. Why such incidents are recurring?" Vyas said.
Karat said, "It is a very sad incident. The incident took place when we are talking about women empowerment and celebrating the Women's Day."
The motive behind the incident is being investigated, the police official said, adding that they suspect the hand of a "stalker" in the murder.
"We are investigating all angles. It could be a case of a stalker committing the murder. But we cannot say anything now as the investigations are at the initial stages," the official said.
The girl's family said she left home for college at around 9 am. "She never told us that she was facing problems from somebody. We don't know anything and we don't suspect anybody as of now," Vipin, girl's brother, said.
Radhika's father Rajender Singh said "I have no clue what's happening. I don't know who could have done this to my daughter. She had no enmity with anyone."
H G S Dhaliwal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), said, "It appears that the girl was specifically targeted with an intention to kill her. There was no attempt to snatch her money or purse."
Angry over the murder, a large number of students in Delhi University south campus staged a protest demonstration against the lack of security for students and blocked the Ring Road. Some locals also joined the protest.
"A man came from behind and opened fire at her. A bullet hit her stomach. The attacker managed to flee the scene soon after the incident," a senior police official said.
Passersby took the girl in an autorickshaw to Safdurjung Hospital where she was declared brought dead, the official said.
The incident evoked strong reactions from MPs, including RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, who condemned the incident.
Congress MP from West Delhi Mahabal Mishra pointed fingers at the Union Home Ministry saying it was directly responsible for the incident as Delhi Police, which has to ensure safety of the people of the city, comes under it.
NCW chairperson Girija Vyas and CPM politburo member Brinda Karat termed the incident as "very sad" and wondered why such incidents were recurring. "I condemn the incident. Why such incidents are recurring?" Vyas said.
Karat said, "It is a very sad incident. The incident took place when we are talking about women empowerment and celebrating the Women's Day."
The motive behind the incident is being investigated, the police official said, adding that they suspect the hand of a "stalker" in the murder.
"We are investigating all angles. It could be a case of a stalker committing the murder. But we cannot say anything now as the investigations are at the initial stages," the official said.
The girl's family said she left home for college at around 9 am. "She never told us that she was facing problems from somebody. We don't know anything and we don't suspect anybody as of now," Vipin, girl's brother, said.
Radhika's father Rajender Singh said "I have no clue what's happening. I don't know who could have done this to my daughter. She had no enmity with anyone."
H G S Dhaliwal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), said, "It appears that the girl was specifically targeted with an intention to kill her. There was no attempt to snatch her money or purse."
