Man shot dead by 3 over old enmity in UP's Muzaffarnagar; probe underway

MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 26-year-old man was shot dead by three persons over an old enmity in Shadra Banger village, police said on Tuesday. Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar said the victim, identified as Akshay, was attacked on Monday evening while returning home from his fields. "On receiving information, police rushed to the spot and the body has been sent for post-mortem. Investigation is underway," he said. Based on a complaint lodged by the deceased's family, a case of murder has been registered against three accused Manoj Kumar, Yuvak and Bharat — who are currently absconding. According to the complaint, the accused intercepted Akshay on his way back from the fields and opened fire on him, leading to his death on the spot. Police said prima facie the incident appears to have stemmed from an old enmity between Akshay and one of the accused. However, a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain further facts. The SSP said three police teams have been formed to arrest the accused, and efforts are on to trace them.