Prayagraj: A 25-year-old trader was shot dead in broad daylight shootout incident and another sustained serious injuries after a history sheeter opened fire on them near Bajrang crossing, Allahapur under the limits of Georgetown police station on Monday.
The deceased, identified as Shobhit Kesarwani, was a resident of Allahapur.
The injured trader, Satyam, was admitted at SRN hospital for treatment.
SP (City) Dinesh Kumar Singh said the incident took place around 12 noon when Shobhit Kesarwani was sitting at his father’s paan beetal shop (Satish Pan Bhandar) located at Bajrang crossing.
He added that the accused assailant identified as Pradeep Shukla arrived at the pan beetal shop and had arguments with Shobhit over some old issues.
The verbal dispute between Pradeep Shukla and Shobhit went so loud that traders of nearby shops started reaching towards Shobhit’s shop. Before Shobhit and his friend could understand, the accused first opened fire with his pistol on Shobhit and then shot at his friend Satyam who had come to help Shobhit.
The broad daylight shootout incident created panic among traders who pulled down their shutter one by one.
The accused managed to escape from the scene unchallenged.
Upon receiving information, senior police officials along with forensic experts rushed to the spot and carried out investigations.
SP, meanwhile, said that police have traced the vehicle belonging to the history-sheeter and a team was dispatched to ensure his arrest. The condition of injured trader was stated to be stable.