Two Injured in Ghazipur Firing Over Cricket Dispute
A violent clash over a cricket match in Ghazipur left two men injured after shots were fired near a liquor shop. Police are hunting for the suspects.
A trivial disagreement over a game of cricket turned deadly in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur district, leaving two young men wounded after gunfire erupted near a local liquor shop in Jasdevpur.
The violent incident, which occurred under the jurisdiction of the Bhanwarkol police station, sent waves of panic through the local community as shots were fired in a public area.
The Violent Altercation
According to police investigations, the violence stemmed from a confrontation between two groups of youths. The victims, members of the Yadav family, were reportedly heading home after a session of playing cricket when they crossed paths with members of the Rai family.
What began as a verbal altercation quickly spiraled out of control. The dispute escalated to the point where the accused individuals allegedly opened fire on the group, turning a sports-related disagreement into a bloody confrontation.
Victims Identified and Medical Status
The two men injured in the shooting have been identified as:
- Ragvesh Singh Yadav, 35: A resident of Sukhdehra, who sustained bullet wounds to his ear and leg.
- Pankaj Singh Yadav, 25: Also a resident of Sukhdehra, who was shot in the area of his right chest.
Following the attack, the victims were rushed to the district hospital. Due to the severity of their injuries, they were subsequently transferred to the Government Medical College, where they are currently undergoing medical treatment.
Police Investigation and Suspects
The Bhanwarkol Station House Officer, Rajiv Kumar Pandey, arrived at the scene with a police team immediately after receiving reports of the gunfire to secure the area and begin an inquiry.
Preliminary findings have led police to identify two primary suspects:
- Sarvesh Rai (alias Bittu), son of Sarveshwar Nath Rai.
- Ashutosh (alias Bittu), son of Sarveshwar Nath Rai.
Both suspects are reported to be residents of Jasdevpur. Ghazipur Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar Singh visited the hospital to personally check on the condition of the injured and provided updates to the media regarding the ongoing investigation.
As of now, the police are conducting active searches to apprehend the accused individuals involved in the shooting.