Daijiworld Media Network – Lucknow
Lucknow, Oct 26: Three people were killed after a man allegedly opened fire during a dispute over car parking in the Saadatganj area of Lucknow on Monday morning, police said.
The incident occurred around 10.30 am in Brahmani Tola locality of Naubasta, where an argument reportedly broke out between two groups over parking a car on a vacant plot.
During the altercation, the accused, identified as Rishabh Shukla, 30, allegedly opened fire with a pistol, injuring Shivaji Tiwari, 62, Shivendra Tiwari, 55, and Suyash Tiwari, 30.
The three injured men were rushed to the trauma centre of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in ambulances and police vehicles. However, all three succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment, police said.
Police teams cordoned off the area and detained the accused at the scene. The pistol allegedly used in the shooting and four empty cartridges were recovered from his possession.
Police are in the process of registering a case under relevant sections of the law based on a complaint from the victims’ side. Further legal proceedings are underway.
Police said the situation in the area was under control.