Hardoi Parking Dispute Ends in Shooting; Neighbor Arrested
An elderly businessman was shot in Hardoi during a parking argument. The accused, Gaurav Kapoor, has been arrested with a licensed pistol.
A trivial disagreement over a parked vehicle turned violent in Hardoi, leaving an elderly businessman injured after a neighbor opened fire. The incident, which occurred in the Ashraf Tola neighborhood, has led to the immediate arrest of the accused.
The Spark: A Parking Conflict
The violence erupted on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in the City Kotwali area. According to official reports, the tension began when relatives of the victim, identified as Prakash Chandra Rastogi, arrived at his residence and parked their car outside the property.
The act of parking the vehicle drew immediate objections from the victim's neighbor, Gaurav Kapoor, a businessman. What started as a disagreement over space quickly escalated into a heated and aggressive verbal altercation between the two men.
Four Rounds Fired: The Shooting Incident
As the argument intensified, the situation took a deadly turn. Authorities allege that Gaurav Kapoor produced a licensed pistol and discharged four rounds during the confrontation.
In the chaos of the gunfire, a bullet struck Prakash Chandra Rastogi. The projectile passed through his right palm as he attempted to intervene in the escalating dispute. The sudden violence sent shockwaves through the Ashraf Tola community.
Police Response and Current Status
Local law enforcement arrived at the scene shortly after the shots were fired. Emergency responders transported the injured Rastogi to the local medical college for urgent medical attention. While the injury was serious, medical officials have reported that his condition is currently stable.
Accused in Custody
City Circle Officer (Kshettradhikari Nagar) Ajit Chauhan confirmed that the police took swift action following the incident. Law enforcement officers successfully apprehended Gaurav Kapoor at the scene. During the arrest, police recovered the licensed pistol used in the shooting.
The accused remains in police custody as authorities move forward with the legal proceedings and further investigations into the incident.