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Guard Shot Dead Over Bonfire Wood Argument
28 Dec, 2025
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.
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.
