A man in Bijnor allegedly hired two shooters to murder his elder brother over a family dispute, with all three arrested after a brief encounter, police said
Man Arrested for Allegedly Hiring Shooters to Kill Brother
A man allegedly got his elder brother murdered with the help of two shooters over a family dispute in Bijnor district, police said on Monday. All three accused, including the shooters who were caught after a brief encounter, were arrested within hours of the crime.
Details of the Incident
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Rahul Singh (26) |
| Location | Haldhua Mafi village, Bijnor |
| Date of Incident | Sunday |
| Method of Attack | Shot by two bike-borne assailants |
| Cause of Death | Gunshot wound to the chest |
According to police, Rahul was shot dead while returning from a sugarcane purchase center on his tractor-trolley. A bullet struck him in the chest, killing him on the spot.
Investigation and Arrests
Initially, police registered an FIR against unknown persons based on a complaint filed by Rahul’s father, Satpal. Later, the case was converted into a murder investigation.
During the preliminary probe, suspicion fell on Rahul’s younger brother Dushyant (25), who was later arrested. Dushyant lived in Haridwar and operated two cars. He had deep resentment against his elder brother due to repeated altercations and long-standing family discord.
Role of Shooters
Investigators revealed that Dushyant contacted Mohammad Amjad (23), a taxi driver known to him, and Amjad’s associate Vineet alias Butler (32). He allegedly paid them ₹2,000 as an advance and promised a total payment of ₹4 lakh.
Later, Nagina police arrested Vineet from Kulchana village and Amjad from Gajraula Shiv following an encounter. Both shooters sustained bullet injuries in their legs. Police recovered two country-made pistols and the motorcycle used in the crime.
Criminal Background
Police said both shooters lived in Haridwar and worked as taxi drivers. During interrogation, they disclosed that after killing Rahul, they planned to flee to Uttarakhand via Dhampur and Nagina. They had stayed at a hotel in Syohara on Saturday night.
Vineet alias Butler is booked in 13 criminal cases, including extortion. He had previously been jailed for the rape and murder of a child from his village.
In 2019, Dushyant and his associate Robin stabbed and injured a woman from the same village, for which both were sent to jail.
Family Background
Officials said the family owned around 30 bighas of land registered in the name of their father, Satpal, and is financially well-off. Police said further legal proceedings are underway, and the accused will be produced before the court.
