Shahjahanpur (UP), February 15 A 52-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by one of his nephews after the latter repeatedly rammed his car, causing it to crash, police said on Sunday.
Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi said the victim, identified as Veeresh (52), was on his way to a Shiv temple on Sunday afternoon when the incident took place within the Garhiya Rangeen police station limits.
According to the officer, five nephews were pursuing Veeresh, following him in three cars.
When Veeresh's vehicle crossed Garhiya Rangeen, a car driven by one of the nephews allegedly rammed his car multiple times, causing it to crash and fall into a roadside ditch.
Subsequently, a scuffle ensued between the uncle and the nephews, during which Veeresh was shot dead, Dwivedi said.
Preliminary investigation suggests that a continuing land dispute between the uncle and nephews may have led to the killing, he added.
Police have taken the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem examination.
No formal complaint has been received so far in this regard, the SP said, adding that a detailed investigation is underway.
