Latest News | Brick Kiln Owner Shot Dead in UP's Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh (UP), Aug 9 (PTI) A brick kiln owner was shot dead by some unidentified attackers here, police said on Friday.

Additional Superintendent of Police (West), Sanjay Rai, said on the night of August 4-5, Monu Singh (35) was sitting in the veranda of a room at his kiln when unknown assailants approached on foot and shot him before fleeing the scene.

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Upon hearing the gunfire, locals arrived and informed the police. The severely injured Monu Singh was initially taken to a medical college for treatment, where doctors provided first aid before referring him to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj, he said.

He passed away during treatment today, the officer said.

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The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law and are actively searching for the perpetrators. The post-mortem of the body is being conducted in Prayagraj, he added.

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