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Agra Murder: Brothers Targeted in Election Rivalry
3 Jun
Summary
- Former gram pradhan Avneesh Yadav was murdered in Agra.
- His brother, Upendra Yadav, sustained a gunshot injury.
- Two men arrested; one attempted to flee, firing at police.
Agra: Authorities on Wednesday arrested two individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of former gram pradhan Avneesh Yadav and the injury of his brother, Upendra Yadav. The incident, which occurred as the brothers were returning from court proceedings, is reportedly linked to a deep-seated rivalry concerning village panchayat elections.
Avneesh Yadav, 50, was killed, while his 45-year-old brother, Upendra, sustained a gunshot wound to his hand. An First Information Report (FIR) was filed against five individuals at the Jaitpur police station, including charges for murder, attempt to murder, and criminal conspiracy.
Police teams apprehended Krishna Yadav and Shiv Pratap Yadav alias Genda from Shahpur village. Shiv Pratap allegedly attempted to flee by snatching a policeman's firearm and firing, resulting in his injury from retaliatory police action. He and Krishna now face additional charges.
A country-made pistol, believed to be the murder weapon, was recovered. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects named in the case.
