UP: Apple employee dead after being allegedly shot by police

ANI  |  Lucknow, (Uttar Pradesh), [India] 

A man, who was allegedly shot by police personnel in Uttar Pradesh's capital city Lucknow, has succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Tiwari was subsequently taken to in the city where he later succumbed to his injuries.

According to police, shots fired at Tiwari after he allegedly tried to crush police constable's bike. After being hit by the bullet, the victim's car then met with an accident.

"A case under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered against the accused. However, exact reason of his death whether he died of accidental injuries or bullet injury would be confirmed only after post-mortem report," Senior of Police (SSP) told ANI.

"The accused constable, Prashant Chaudhary, and his companion Sandeep have been taken into custody and are being questioned," added SSP.

Kalpana Tiwari, wife of deceased , asked to take cognizance of the incident.

"Police had no right to shoot at my husband, demand UP to come here and talk to me," she said.

Deputy Keshav Prasad, meanwhile, told ANI that the investigation into the matter is underway and that actions will be taken against those found guilty.

"Investigation is underway. If an innocent person has been killed by the police probe will be done.Actions will be taken against those found guilty," he said.

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First Published: Sat, September 29 2018. 12:05 IST