Jaipur, Aug 14 (PTI) A 30-year-old man was shot dead in Kotputli town of Jaipur district, police said on Saturday.

One of the accused, Naveen Jat, had relationship with victim Bhola Ram Gurjar's wife and wanted to marry her.

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On Friday night, when Gurjar was sleeping at his home, the accused came and shot him on head, police said.

Hearing the gun shot, the family members identified Naveen Jat and then took Gurjar to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

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A case has been registered and further investigation into the case is on to arrest the accused, police said.

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