In Godasari village, under the Bansgaon police station area of Gorakhpur district, a juice vendor was shot dead late Friday night. The incident is reported to have occurred around 2 AM.
In Godasari village, under the Bansgaon police station area of Gorakhpur district, a juice vendor was shot dead late Friday night. The incident is reported to have occurred around 2 AM.
The deceased young man was returning home after closing his shop. During that time, unknown assailants opened fire on him.
The young man died on the spot due to the gunshot wound. Hearing the sound of the incident, nearby residents rushed to the scene, and a commotion ensued upon seeing the blood-soaked body.
Police personnel, including the Station Officer and Outpost In-charge, arrived at the scene and are assessing the situation. The crime scene is being investigated, and efforts to apprehend the culprits are underway.
Police have taken custody of the deceased's body and sent it for post-mortem.
In the preliminary investigation, police have begun focusing on the possibility of personal enmity.
Additionally, CCTV footage from the surrounding areas is being reviewed, and local residents are being questioned to identify the assailants.