What happened at the Agricultural University in Kanpur?

A security guard was shot dead following an argument over wood for a bonfire.

Who is accused in the Kanpur shooting incident?

Aniruddh Dwivedi, another guard at the site, is accused of shooting Nirmal Singh Chandel.

What led to the fatal argument in Kanpur?

The dispute escalated when one guard added wood to a bonfire that the other guard was using.

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Guard Shot Dead Over Bonfire Wood Argument

28 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Security guard fatally shot over dispute about bonfire wood placement.
The accused guard fled the scene towards a nearby jungle.
Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.

Guard Shot Dead Over Bonfire Wood Argument

In Kanpur, a tragic dispute over bonfire wood led to the fatal shooting of a 45-year-old security guard. Nirmal Singh Chandel was on duty at the Agricultural University construction site when an argument with a colleague, Aniruddh Dwivedi, turned deadly. The disagreement arose when Dwivedi added wood to the shared bonfire, resulting in verbal abuse and a fatal gunshot.

Dwivedi allegedly fired his double-barrelled licensed gun, hitting Chandel in the chest. The accused then fled the scene, heading towards a nearby jungle while issuing threats. Fellow guards attempted to intervene but Dwivedi escaped. The victim, who supported his wife battling cancer and their young daughter, was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Police have launched a murder investigation and a manhunt for Aniruddh Dwivedi. Authorities confirmed the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Officials stated that upon the accused's arrest and recovery of the weapon, they will recommend the cancellation of his gun license to district authorities.