Advocate shot dead in UP’s Sultanpur, brother injured

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India]: An advocate was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district, the police said on Monday.

According to officials, the incident took place at Nekrahi village under Kotwali Dehat police station area of Sultanpur district on Sunday evening.

Advocate Azad was at a tea stall with his brother, identified as Munavvar, at 7.00 pm, when a group of unidentified people came in an SUV, and started firing at them.

“Advocate Azad received two bullets, while his brother also injured in the firing. Locals rushed the brothers duo to District Hospital, where doctors declared Azad brought dead,” the police said, adding that the accused managed to flee from the spot after the incident.

Azad’s brother Munawwar was also been referred to Lucknow Trauma Center in critical condition, officials said.

Following the incident, a large number of people including locals and relatives of the victims gathered in the district hospital.

Sultanpur Bar Association general secretary Artamani Mishra spoke to the SP and requested for strict action against those involved.

“The incident happened at the tea stall after which advocate Azad died. His real brother has been sent to Lucknow Trauma Center. We have spoke to the SP for immediate action into the incident. If the accused are not caught, the advocates will be bound to protest,” Mishra said while speaking to reporters.

Following information, Sultanpur Superintendent of Police Somen Verma reached the hospital and assured the victim’s relatives of action.

“Several teams have been formed and a probe has been initiated. The matter will be clear soon. Strict action will be taken against those involved,” the SP added.