Private school owner shot dead in Jind, 2 booked

JIND: The owner of a private school was shot dead on Rohtak Road near Chaudhry Ranbir Singh University on Tuesday evening in Jind. The deceased has been identified as Bhupender Sharma, alias Babbal (44), a resident of Jind urban estate. He was a permanent resident of Rajthal village in Hisar district, but was currently living in Jind with his family.
According to information, Sharma was returning home from Rohtak Road. When he reached near the university, the assailants stopped his car and opened fire at him, pumping two bullets in his body, leading to his death on the spot. The bullets hit his head, and his body was found in a pool of blood. He is survived by his two children. Apart from being the owner of a private school, Sharma was engaged in various other businesses, including dealing in property.

After receiving information, SSP Arun Kumar rushed to the spot, along with DSP Pawan Kumar, DSP Paramjeet Samota, and a CIA team. The SSP said as per preliminary information, Sharma was on his way home near the university on Rohtak Road, and his assailants were on a bike. They overtook his car, opened fire at him, and fled instantly. Initially, police registered a case of murder under relevant sections of the IPC against two persons — Ramniwas and Sunil Kapoor — and may add some more names after a proper statement by Sharma’s family members. He said there was a property dispute with his partner, which led to him being shot dead. Investigation is on.