Patna : A 30-year-old man was shot dead in Babhanpura village under the Phulwarisharif police station area of Patna on Tuesday, with his uncle accused of carrying out the killing following a family dispute that had reportedly continued for four years.
The deceased was identified as Deepak Kumar, son of Vindhyachal Sharma. The accused, identified as Lalan Sharma, allegedly fled the scene after the shooting. Phulwarisharif police reached the village after receiving information about the incident and began an investigation.
Police recovered four empty cartridge cases from the spot and launched raids at suspected locations to trace the accused.
Four-Year Dispute Over Alleged Relationship
Deepak Kumar and his uncle had been involved in a dispute for around four years.
The accused’s wife alleged that her husband was involved in an extramarital relationship with Deepak’s wife. The allegation reportedly led to repeated arguments and tension within the family.
Relatives had allegedly made several attempts to resolve the matter through social intervention, but the dispute continued.
Police are investigating whether the reported family conflict was connected to the killing. The allegations concerning the relationship have not been independently established.
Four Cartridge Cases Recovered From The Scene
After reaching Babhanpura village, police examined the scene and recovered four empty cartridge cases, according to the report.
Investigators are collecting forensic and technical evidence to determine the circumstances of the shooting and establish what weapon was used.
The evidence recovered from the scene is expected to form part of the investigation into the fatal incident.
Accused Uncle Reportedly Works As A Builder
Local residents told that Lalan Sharma worked as a builder.
Following the killing, tension and concern were reported in Babhanpura village. Police are conducting searches at possible locations to locate and arrest the accused.
The investigation is also expected to establish the sequence of events leading to the shooting and examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged family dispute.
Police Investigation Underway
Phulwarisharif police are continuing to collect evidence and pursue leads in the case. The accused remained absconding at the time of the report.
The motive and circumstances of the killing will be subject to further investigation. The allegations against Lalan Sharma have not been established in court.
