In Meerut, an 18-year-old has been taken into custody for the alleged murder of his aunt following a history of disputes, sparking a police investigation.
Key Points
- An 18-year-old youth has been arrested in Meerut for allegedly shooting his 33-year-old aunt dead.
- The incident occurred in Ganeshpur village, with the accused, Shiva Tyagi, fleeing the scene before being apprehended by police.
- Preliminary questioning revealed frequent arguments between the youth and his aunt over an ongoing dispute.
- Police have registered a case and are taking further legal action in the Meerut aunt murder case.
An 18-year-old youth has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting his aunt dead in a village here on Thursday morning, police said.
Locals rushed to the spot after hearing the sound of gunfire but the youth had fled when they arrived. He was later apprehended by the police.
Shiva Tyagi allegedly shot dead his aunt Pooja (33) in Ganeshpur village, Circle Officer (Mawana) Pankaj Lavania told PTI.
Investigation Details
During preliminary questioning, the accused told police that he had frequent arguments with his aunt over an ongoing dispute between the two, Lavania said.
Police have registered a case and further legal action is being taken, he added.
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