India
Muslim property dealer shot dead in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: In a shocking incident, a 46-year-old Muslim property dealer was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh state.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the property dealer Yusuf was shot inside his office by two motorcycle-borne gunmen, who fled the spot soon after the incident. Yusuf, who sustained three bullet injuries, died immediately. The incident took place in Niwara-Kotwali area of Baghpat district.
It has come to light that the deceased was having rivalry over Panchayat elections, the police said.