Three Killed in Pilibhit Shooting Over Ramlila Committee Dispute
A dispute over the Ramlila committee in Pilibhit turned fatal, leaving three dead and several injured after a violent shooting incident.
A violent confrontation over the management of a local Ramlila fair turned into a bloodbath in Amaria, Pilibhit, leaving three people dead and the entire town in shock. The incident, which unfolded during a committee meeting on Monday night, highlights how a dispute over administrative accounts escalated into a deadly shooting.
The Dispute That Triggered Violence
The tragedy began at the residence of a local committee member during a meeting intended to discuss the annual fair's accounts and the formation of a new administrative unit. According to police reports, the atmosphere turned hostile when Kaushal Gupta, a local resident aiming for a position in the upcoming committee, raised questions regarding the financial statements of the previous committee.
What started as a verbal disagreement quickly spiraled into a heated confrontation between Kaushal Gupta, Amit Gupta, and Kunal Gupta. The tension reached a breaking point when Kaushal Gupta and his associates allegedly produced a rifle and opened fire, turning a meeting into a crime scene.
Casualties and Injuries
The gunfire resulted in multiple casualties, with four individuals sustaining gunshot wounds during the attack. The victims included:
- Kunal Srivastava: A 14-year-old boy who suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene.
- Ankit Gupta: A 29-year-old man who was shot in the shoulder and died at the site.
- Mohit Gupta: Ankit's brother, who was rushed to Bareilly in critical condition but passed away while in transit.
Police Investigation and Arrests
Following the shooting, a massive security presence was deployed to the area to prevent further unrest. Superintendent of Police Sukirti Madhav visited the site along with the ASP to oversee the investigation and ensure public safety.
The police have already taken two suspects into custody in connection with the killings. To ensure justice, the Superintendent of Police has deployed four specialized teams to track down and arrest the remaining suspects involved in the shooting. A heavy police force remains stationed in Amaria as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter.