Mathura (UP), March 3 A man allegedly shot dead his sister's boyfriend here on Tuesday morning over his disapproval of their relationship, police said.
After learning about her boyfriend's death, the 17-year-old girl attempted suicide and is in critical condition, officials said.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Mant) Sandeep Kumar Singh said that preliminary investigation suggests that the accused, Bhola, from the Suhagpur village in the Nauhjheel area, was upset over his sister's relationship with Arjun (29), a truck driver.
The accused allegedly called Arjun, who was sitting near a temple with neighbors, under the pretext of discussing an urgent matter, took him behind the temple, and shot him in the chest with a homemade pistol, the officer said.
Arjun died on the spot, while Bhola fled the scene.
Police further said that the accused posted a WhatsApp status claiming responsibility for the killing, which was seen by his sister, following which she attempted to hang herself at home.
Family members rushed her to a community health center, from where she was referred to the district hospital and later to SN Medical College in Agra due to her critical condition.
The officer said that tension prevailed in the village following the incident, and additional police personnel have been deployed in view of the upcoming Holi festival.
Evidence has been collected from the spot, and efforts are underway to arrest the accused and recover the weapon used in the crime. The body has been sent to the district headquarters for post-mortem examination, police said.
Singh said a case has been registered on a complaint lodged by Arjun’s brother, and raids are being conducted to trace the accused.