A deadly road rage incident in Uttar Pradesh resulted in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man after a minor motorcycle accident escalated into a fatal argument, prompting a police investigation.
A 22-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by three unidentified assailants following an argument after his motorcycle brushed against another vehicle in Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Thursday.
The incident occurred on Wednesday in Goharpur village under the Adarsh Mandi police station area.
Superintendent of Police (SP) N P Singh said the victim, identified as Abhi, was shot dead following an altercation with the accused.
"A case of murder has been registered and efforts are underway to arrest the accused," the officer said.
According to a complaint lodged by Abhi's father, Sunil Kumar, his son had a confrontation with the accused after his motorcycle brushed against another person's vehicle. During the argument, the accused fired at him. Abhi was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Police said the body has been sent for post-mortem.