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Man Shot Dead Over Minor Dispute in Etawah
31 Aug
Summary
- A 55-year-old man was fatally shot following a minor dispute.
- Five individuals, including two nephews, are accused in the shooting.
- Assailants reportedly fired approximately 20 rounds during the incident.
In Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, a 55-year-old man named Charan Singh was fatally shot late on Sunday night. The incident occurred in the Usrahar police station area following a minor dispute. According to police reports, Singh was struck by four bullets after the assailants unleashed approximately 20 rounds.
Singh was initially taken to a local health center but was referred to Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries while en route. An eyewitness, the victim's younger brother, stated that the accused arrived on motorcycles and initiated firing after an argument. The brother narrowly escaped when he attempted to intervene.
Following the gunfire, villagers rushed to the scene, causing the assailants to flee on motorcycles and through fields. Relatives attempting to transport Charan Singh for medical aid allegedly faced further gunfire directed at their vehicle. Police have taken the body for a post-mortem examination and are investigating the motive behind the attack, with raids underway to apprehend the five named suspects.
