Youth Shot Near Nepalapur Police Station in Sitapur; Brother Escapes Unharmed
A young man was shot near a police station in Sitapur. His brother managed to escape during the incident. The police are investigating.
Sitapur, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : A young man was shot on Friday night near the Nepalapur police station in Sitapur. The assailants fired four rounds, striking the victim in the back and leaving him critically injured. Bystanders rushed him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to reports, Abdul Moin, a resident of Pakkabag, had arrived at Namra Hospital with his brother to pick up medication. While they were there, Saddam, the son of Lallan from Khairabad, and an accomplice confronted Moin.
Witnesses claim that the two men surrounded Moin and opened fire during a confrontation. The sudden gunfire caused panic among those present. One bullet hit Moin in the back, causing him to collapse on the spot.
Hearing the gunshots, locals gathered and took the injured man to a nearby hospital. Due to the severity of his condition, he was later referred to a district hospital in Lucknow for further treatment. Police officials arrived at the scene and the hospital to gather details about the incident.
Additional Superintendent of Police Alok Kumar Singh stated that they received reports of gunfire and quickly dispatched a heavy police presence to the area. Based on statements from Moin’s family, authorities have registered a case and detained Saddam along with two others for questioning. The incident is believed to be related to a financial dispute, with previous conflicts between the individuals coming to light.
A police team has been formed to investigate the matter thoroughly, aiming to arrest all suspects and compile a detailed report. Further actions will be taken based on statements from the victim and his family. Moin remains hospitalized in Lucknow, and authorities plan to question him once he recovers to gather more information about the shooting.
