Advocate Rajiv Singh Shot Dead in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
Advocate shot dead by two assailants in Mirzapur: Police
Hindustan Times
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Rajiv Singh, a 50-year-old advocate and former village head, was shot dead by two assailants on a motorcycle in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, while returning home from a morning walk. The police suspect a personal dispute related to village issues as the motive behind the murder.
- 01Rajiv Singh was shot in the chest by two assailants while walking home.
- 02The incident occurred in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh.
- 03Police believe a personal dispute may have motivated the murder.
- 04CCTV footage recorded the incident, aiding police investigations.
- 05An FIR has been registered against the suspects named by Singh's family.
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Rajiv Singh, a 50-year-old advocate and former village head from Devari village in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants on Saturday morning. Singh was returning home from his routine morning walk when he was approached near the Sadbhavna Nagar intersection. One assailant shot him in the chest with a country-made pistol before both fled the scene on a motorcycle. Despite being rushed to a divisional hospital, he was declared dead on arrival. Superintendent of Police (SP) Aparna Rajat Kaushik confirmed that a first information report (FIR) has been filed based on a complaint from Singh's family, who named the suspects. Initial investigations suggest that a dispute over village issues may have been the motive for the murder. The shooting was captured on local CCTV, and police are actively pursuing the suspects.
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This incident raises concerns about safety and law enforcement in Mirzapur district, particularly for local advocates and residents.
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