Three members of the identical household had been shot lifeless whereas protesting in opposition to theft in Ghaziabad on Sunday night time. According to the police, Riyazuddin and his sons Imran and Azharuddin had been shot lifeless after armed assailants entered their home in Tila Mohalla of Loni. Another member of the family was additionally shot and is present process remedy at a close-by hospital, police mentioned.
Police suspect the attackers had been robbers, however are investigating different attainable motives, together with private enmity.
“We had received information that four persons were shot at the Loni residence late on Sunday night. Three people have died and their bodies have been sent for postmortem. We are trying to find out the exact motive behind the murder. Forensic team and dog squad have reached the spot and we are collecting evidence. The matter will be worked out soon,” mentioned Amit Pathak, SSP Ghaziabad.
Locals alleged that the armed assailants compelled them to enter the home after midnight by a separate entrance from the terrace. Neighbors heard gunshots after which they knowledgeable the police. Police mentioned the accused opened fireplace on the primary flooring of the home, then moved to the bottom flooring and eventually escaped from the terrace as locals began gathering.
Ghaziabad Police has shaped three groups in Loni circle to research the matter. CCTV footages are being obtained from close by homes to establish the sequence of occasions. While tried theft seems to be the possible motive, the police is probing all points of the case together with private enmity.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
