Tension gripped Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli after a 24-year-old man was shot dead, with angry locals blocking the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway demanding immediate arrest of the accused. The victim, identified as Ashu, a resident of Khandravali village, was returning home on his motorcycle after work on Friday evening when he was allegedly shot by an unidentified assailant near a local police post on the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway.
Incident Initially Mistaken For Accident
According to police, the victim collapsed on the road after being shot. Locals and family members initially believed the incident to be a road accident. The body was taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination. On Saturday, the report confirmed that the death was caused by a gunshot wound, turning the case into a suspected murder.
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Highway Blocked As Protests Erupt
Following the post-mortem findings, anger spread among the victim’s family and villagers, who gathered at the Khandravali police post with the body and blocked the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway on Saturday morning. Protesters raised slogans and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible, leading to traffic disruption in the area.
Police Assure Action, Probe Underway
Senior police officials, including Additional Superintendent of Police Sumit Shukla and other officers, reached the spot with a heavy force and assured the family of prompt action.
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