Police have arrested the main accused and launched a search for his accomplices.
The incident took place in Hans Vihar colony on Tuesday.
According to police,
Aditya Singh (21) had a heated argument with a woman identified as
Divya, who lives in the same building. Following the altercation, Divya allegedly called her associates, including the main accused - a gym trainer identified as
Divyansh Singh (21).
Some men reached the spot and allegedly attacked Aditya, escalating the situation into a violent confrontation.
As Aditya’s mother stepped in to protect her son, one of the accused — allegedly Divyansh — opened fire. The bullet struck the woman in her leg, leaving her seriously injured. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment.
Local residents alerted the police after hearing the gunshot.
Divyansh Singh, a native of Bahraich, currently residing in Lucknow’s BBD area, was arrested.
Inspector Dinesh Chandra Mishra said a case has been registered against five named accused and several unidentified persons under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).