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Trader Shot Dead: Family Land Dispute Suspected
10 Oct
Summary
- A hardware trader was fatally shot by bike-borne assailants.
- Police arrested two relatives, citing a family land dispute.
- A pistol and ammunition were recovered from the arrested men.
In Ara, police apprehended two relatives on Saturday evening in connection with the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old hardware trader earlier that day. Authorities identified a family land dispute as the likely motive behind the targeted killing.
The arrested individuals, identified as Rajesh Kumar Singh, a cousin, and Vijay Singh, an uncle of the victim, were found in possession of a country-made pistol, seven live cartridges, and two magazines. Police stated that Rajesh was the main accused, allegedly firing the fatal shots at close range, while Vijay provided assistance.
The victim, Upendra Kumar Singh, was ambushed near the Sun Temple and Bihari Mill overbridge while returning home after dropping his children at school. He was rushed to Ara Sadar Hospital, where he was declared dead upon arrival, having sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
Investigations were prompted by a complaint from the victim's mother, Bacho Devi, who reported ongoing disputes over 10 kathas of land in Badiha village. She also mentioned a financial dispute involving her son. Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the crime scene for further leads.
