Lucknow: Three people were killed in a shooting following an alleged dispute over car parking in Lucknow’s Saadatganj area on Monday morning, police said. The accused has been detained, and police have recovered a pistol and four empty cartridges.
The incident took place around 10.30 am in Brahmani Tola locality of Naubasta, where an argument reportedly broke out between two groups over parking a car on a vacant plot.
According to police, Rishabh Shukla, 30, allegedly opened fire during the altercation, injuring Shivaji Tiwari, 62, Shivendra Tiwari, 55, and Suyash Tiwari, 30.
Three Injured Men Die At Hospital
The injured men were taken to the Trauma Centre at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), but all three later died from their injuries, police said.
Following the shooting, police teams cordoned off the area and detained the alleged shooter. The pistol believed to have been used in the incident, along with four empty cartridges, was recovered from his possession, according to the police statement.
Case Registration Under Way
Police are in the process of registering a case based on a complaint from the victims’ side. Further legal proceedings are under way.
Authorities said the law-and-order situation in the locality was under control. Further details about the circumstances leading to the dispute and the shooting are awaited.
