A 26-year-old man was shot dead in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to a long-standing feud, prompting a police investigation and manhunt for the suspects.
A 26-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by three people over an old enmity 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.
"On receiving information, police rushed to the spot and the body has been sent for post-mortem. Investigation is underway," he said.
Based on a complaint lodged by the deceased's family, a case of murder has been registered against three accused 'Â Manoj Kumar, Yuvak and Bharat 'Â who are currently absconding.
According to the complaint, the accused intercepted Akshay on his way back from the fields and opened fire on him, leading to his death on the spot.
The police said prime facie it appears that the incident took place because of an old enmity between Akshay and one of the accused. However a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain facts.
The SSP said three police teams have been formed to arrest the accused, and efforts are underway to trace them.