Updated Dec 30, 2020 | 19:18 IST
A 21-year-old youth was shot dead by two men at a wedding in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh after he objected to celebratory firing. On the day of the incident, Saajim went to attend the wedding of his neighbour with his elder brother (Representative Image). | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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The youth was shot dead after he raised an objection to celebratory firing
Bareilly: A 21-year-old youth, who objected to the illegal practice of celebratory firing, was allegedly shot dead by two persons in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. The youth was shot dead at a wedding, by two brothers of the groom.
A 21-year-old youth, who objected to the illegal practice of celebratory firing, was allegedly shot dead by two persons in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. The youth was shot dead at a wedding, by two brothers of the groom.
The deceased 21-year-old youth was identified as Mohammed Saajim. Saajim was attending a wedding on Monday in Kakrala town when he was allegedly shot dead.
Initially, the cops claimed that the accused were loading a pistol and it accidentally went off, hitting Saajim in the eye. However, later, the cops learned that it was not an accident.
On the day of the incident, Saajim went to attend the wedding of his neighbour with his elder brother. The groom’s brothers- Mahnoor and Aijaj- started firing in the air with a country-made pistol.