Muzaffarnagar (UP), May 19 (PTI) A 55-year-old farmer was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen while he was working in his fields on Monday near Tanda Majra village in Budhana area here, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Ravinder, they said.

Also Read | What Is 'Operation Olivia', Indian Coast Guard's Mission To Protect Nearly 7 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles in Odisha?.

Circle Officer Gajender Pal Singh said police reached the scene immediately after receiving information, recovered evidence and began a search for the assailants. An FIR for murder has been registered against the two accused, who are currently absconding.

Preliminary investigations suggest an old enmity as the motive, Singh added.

Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, May 19, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Monday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)