Mathura: A man allegedly shot dead his sister’s lover here on Tuesday morning over his disapproval of their relationship, police said.
Upon finding out about her lover’s death, the 17-year-old girl attempted suicide and is in a critical condition, officials said.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Mant) Sandeep Kumar Singh said preliminary investigation suggests that the accused, Bhola, from Suhagpur village in the Nauhjheel area, was upset over his sister’s relationship with Arjun (29), a truck driver.
The accused allegedly called Arjun, who was sitting near a temple with neighbours, on the pretext of discussing an urgent matter, took him behind the temple, and shot him in the chest with a country-made pistol, the officer said.
Arjun died on the spot, while Bhola fled the scene.
Police further said the accused posted a WhatsApp status claiming responsibility for the killing, which was seen by his sister, following which she attempted to hang herself at home.