Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): A retired soldier allegedly fired gun shots at his brother, nephew and niece over a family dispute in Sagar on Friday. His nephew and brother succumbed to heavy blood loss while the niece is undergoing treatment at the hospital. Her condition is said to be critical. The incident happened in Lalepur village under Sanaudha police station area of Rahli assembly of Sagar district.
According to the information, Gudda Tiwari (52) shot brother Rammilan Tiwari, nephew Ajju Tiwari and niece. The injured were referred to the district hospital in critical condition in Sagar.
His brother Rammilan Tiwari (62) and nephew Ajju Tiwari (36) died, whereas the treatment of niece is going in BMC.
The incident occurred in Lalepur village under Sanaudha police station limits in the district on Friday. The accused has been identified as Ramadhar Tiwari.
Those who died were identified as the accused's brother Rammilan Tiwari (60) and his nephew Ajju Tiwari (35) while his own daughter Varsha Tiwari (24) sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment.
An incident under Sanaudha police station came to light on Friday morning where a man opened fire on his own family members. On getting the information, the police immediately rushed to the spot.
"In the incident, two persons died and a girl sustained injuries who is undergoing treatment," Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Tiwari said.
The accused has been arrested and the weapon used in the crime has also been recovered. Further investigation into the matter is underway, he said.
When asked about the reason behind the incident, the officer added that it was a matter of investigation. Currently, the accused was being interrogated and further probe would be done. After that it could be known what was the exact reason for the incident.