Muzaffarnagar (UP), March 24 A 26-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by three individuals over an old grudge in Shadra Banger village here, 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.
"Upon receiving information, police rushed to the spot, and the body has been sent for post-mortem. An investigation is underway," he said.
Based on a complaint lodged by the deceased's family, a murder case has been registered against three accused – Manoj Kumar, Yuvak, and Bharat – who are currently at large.
According to the complaint, the accused intercepted Akshay on his way back from the fields and opened fire on him, resulting in his death on the spot.
The police said, prima facie, it appears that the incident took place due to an old grudge between Akshay and one of the accused. However, a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain the facts.
The SSP said that three police teams have been formed to arrest the accused, and efforts are being made to trace them.